LE orthotics Exam Questions And Answers
Certified prosthetist orthotist -
correct answer ✅fabricates and fits custom-designed external
orthopedic braces or orthoses
includes pt. eval, fitting, and follow-up
masters degree in orthotics and prosthetics 2 year residency,
completion of certification exam
off the shelf (prefabricated) -
correct answer ✅trial fittings to evaluate if orthotic intervention
with improve current condition
minimal self- adjustment
custom fit -
correct answer ✅some modifications. made
requires expertise of professional
ex. knee ortheses (KO)
,LE orthotics Exam Questions And Answers
custom molded/fabricted -
correct answer ✅cast taken and modified
allows precise control of how F applied
Design considerations -
correct answer ✅
FO Accommodative -
correct answer ✅accommodate foot, prevent progression of
deformity; soft flexible materials
diaetes, prevent sores, help distribut pressure
FO semi-rigid -
correct answer ✅allows for modest correction of semi flexible
defmormity; accommodative
multiple layers with varyign densitites
80-90% orthoses made for feet.
, LE orthotics Exam Questions And Answers
FO rigid -
correct answer ✅correct flexible deformaites
rigid.
often use with special footware, sport shoes or dress shoes. can
have some padded top to cover.
Effectivness of FO in Tx. of lower limb injuries -
correct answer ✅custom semi-rigid have moderate to large
beneficial effects in treating plantar fascitis.
custom semi-rigid FOs have moderate effect in treating posterior
tibial stress fractures
Custom semi-rigid FOs have moderate effect in treating
patellofemoral pain sydnrome
Certified prosthetist orthotist -
correct answer ✅fabricates and fits custom-designed external
orthopedic braces or orthoses
includes pt. eval, fitting, and follow-up
masters degree in orthotics and prosthetics 2 year residency,
completion of certification exam
off the shelf (prefabricated) -
correct answer ✅trial fittings to evaluate if orthotic intervention
with improve current condition
minimal self- adjustment
custom fit -
correct answer ✅some modifications. made
requires expertise of professional
ex. knee ortheses (KO)
,LE orthotics Exam Questions And Answers
custom molded/fabricted -
correct answer ✅cast taken and modified
allows precise control of how F applied
Design considerations -
correct answer ✅
FO Accommodative -
correct answer ✅accommodate foot, prevent progression of
deformity; soft flexible materials
diaetes, prevent sores, help distribut pressure
FO semi-rigid -
correct answer ✅allows for modest correction of semi flexible
defmormity; accommodative
multiple layers with varyign densitites
80-90% orthoses made for feet.
, LE orthotics Exam Questions And Answers
FO rigid -
correct answer ✅correct flexible deformaites
rigid.
often use with special footware, sport shoes or dress shoes. can
have some padded top to cover.
Effectivness of FO in Tx. of lower limb injuries -
correct answer ✅custom semi-rigid have moderate to large
beneficial effects in treating plantar fascitis.
custom semi-rigid FOs have moderate effect in treating posterior
tibial stress fractures
Custom semi-rigid FOs have moderate effect in treating
patellofemoral pain sydnrome
