OT450 PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS EXAM 1
Questions and Answers
Orthosis
A force system designed to control, correct, or compensate for a bone deformity, deforming
forces, or forces absent from the body
Splint
An orthopedic device for immobilization, restraint, or support of any part of the body
Orthosis usage
Usually temporary and often used interchangeably with the term splint
Medicare preferred term
Orthosis
Why OT must know Medicare terminology
Medicare policies influence much of healthcare policy
Prosthetic device
Substitutes for a missing body part
Splint/Orthosis function
Protects, assists, controls, corrects, or enhances existing structures
Splinting role in OT
Part of treatment plan, not entire plan
Who decides orthosis type
Only OTRs determine which orthosis is used
Who fabricates orthoses
OTRs and COTAs
Prefabricated orthosis
Comes out of the box in standard sizes
, Pre-cut orthosis
Pattern is pre-cut but requires molding
Custom orthosis
Made specifically for the individual
Low-temperature thermoplastic
Softens in hot water around 160°F and is most commonly used
High-temperature thermoplastic
Requires specialized equipment and molding over a cast
Neoprene
Soft and somewhat stretchy orthosis material
Plaster
Roll material activated with water
Pattern material for splints
Paper towel
Velcro strapping
Hook and loop fastener
Ace bandage strapping
Wrapped to hold orthosis in place
Adhesive tape strapping
Used for small fingertip orthoses
P-A-C-E mnemonic
Protect, Assist, Control, Correct, Enhance
Protect purpose of orthosis
Protect healing or injured structures
Assist purpose of orthosis
Questions and Answers
Orthosis
A force system designed to control, correct, or compensate for a bone deformity, deforming
forces, or forces absent from the body
Splint
An orthopedic device for immobilization, restraint, or support of any part of the body
Orthosis usage
Usually temporary and often used interchangeably with the term splint
Medicare preferred term
Orthosis
Why OT must know Medicare terminology
Medicare policies influence much of healthcare policy
Prosthetic device
Substitutes for a missing body part
Splint/Orthosis function
Protects, assists, controls, corrects, or enhances existing structures
Splinting role in OT
Part of treatment plan, not entire plan
Who decides orthosis type
Only OTRs determine which orthosis is used
Who fabricates orthoses
OTRs and COTAs
Prefabricated orthosis
Comes out of the box in standard sizes
, Pre-cut orthosis
Pattern is pre-cut but requires molding
Custom orthosis
Made specifically for the individual
Low-temperature thermoplastic
Softens in hot water around 160°F and is most commonly used
High-temperature thermoplastic
Requires specialized equipment and molding over a cast
Neoprene
Soft and somewhat stretchy orthosis material
Plaster
Roll material activated with water
Pattern material for splints
Paper towel
Velcro strapping
Hook and loop fastener
Ace bandage strapping
Wrapped to hold orthosis in place
Adhesive tape strapping
Used for small fingertip orthoses
P-A-C-E mnemonic
Protect, Assist, Control, Correct, Enhance
Protect purpose of orthosis
Protect healing or injured structures
Assist purpose of orthosis
