ORTHOTICS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Patients recovering from Guillian- xz xz xz
Barre syndrome experience motor function return in which pattern?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Asymmetrical
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b) Distal to Proximal
xz xz xz xz
c) Proximal to distal
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d) Unilateral - ans-C
xz xz xz
Inadequate strength of the gastrocnemius results in which of the following gait deficiencies
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
? xz
a) Foot slap @ loading response
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b) Excessive dorsiflexion @ midstance
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Hip hyperextension @ midstance
xz xz xz xz xz
d) Toe drag in swing - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz xz
An AFO with trimlines posterior to the malleoli provides PRIME?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Knee Stability
xz xz xz
b) ML stability
xz xz xz
c) Talocrural stability
xz xz xz
d) Passive dorsiflexion assist - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz
A hospital calls a practitioner to say that a patient who was fit with a device is bringing legal a
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ction against the hospital. The suit does not involve the device or the fitting. However the ho
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spital is requesting the practitioner's records regarding the patient. The practitioner should?
xz
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Advise the hospital that the patient records can be released only after receipt of properly
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
signed release forms or a subpoena.xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Send the records to the hospital
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c) Contac the patient, advise the patient of the conversation with the hospital and ask permi
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ssion to send the records.xz xz xz xz xz
d) Send the records only after a written request from the hospital administration - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Standard tightening value of halo skull pins for an adult
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) 4in-lb xz xz
b) 5in-lb xz xz
c) 8in-lb xz xz
d) 10in-lb - ans-C
xz xz xz
A KOs for OA is designed to?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Stabilize the tibia under the femur in the sagittal plane
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
,b) Distract the joint surface of the medial or lateral compartment
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Enhance patellar tracking 2
xz xz xz xz xz
d) Compress the soft tissue around the knee - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Atlantoaxial instability is common with which of the following?xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Osteoporosis
xz xz
b) Rheumatoid arthritis
xz xz xz
c) MS
xz xz
d) Ankylosing spondylitis - ans-B
xz xz xz xz
The functions of the tibialis anterior muscle are:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Dorsiflexion and inversion
xz xz xz xz
b) Dorsiflexion and eversion
xz xz xz xz
c) Plantar flexion and inversion
xz xz xz xz xz
d) Plantarflexion and eversion - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz
Excessive knee flexion when standing in a locked metal KAFO results when?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Proximal thigh band is too shallow
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Distal thigh band is too deep
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Calf band is too shallow
xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Calf band is too deep - ans-C
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Poliomyelitis results from an acute viral infection of the: xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Cerebral spinal fluid
xz xz xz xz
b) Dura matter of the spinal cord
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Anterior horn cells
xz xz xz xz
d) Schwann cells - ans-C
xz xz xz xz
When fitting a thermoplastic AFO, which of the following helps diminish a moment at heel st
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
rike? xz
a) Decreasing heel height of shoe
xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Remaking he AFO with increased dorsiflexion
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Increasing the height of the posterior proximal trim line
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Adding a ¼" (6mm) heel lift - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The primary reason for developing good documentation practices is to establish?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Outcome studies
xz xz xz
b) Monitoring of quality assurance
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Justification for reimbursement
xz xz xz xz
d) Professional responsibility and accountability - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz xz
Which of the following adjustments to a metal AFO would best accommodate excessive tibi
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
al torsion?
xz xz
a) Addition of valgus control strap
xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Deflection of sidebars
xz xz xz xz
c) Internal rotation of stirrup attachment
xz xz xz xz xz xz
,d) External rotation of mechanical ankle joint - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A HALO ring should be placed
xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) 7cm superior to the lateral third of the eyebrow
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) ¼" (19mm) superior to the ear
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c) 1cm superior to the lateral third of the eyebrow
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d) Superior to the greatest circumference of the skull - ans-C
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Quadriplegic patient with a functioning C7 will lose which of the following? xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Wrist extension
xz xz xz
b) Elbow flexion
xz xz xz
c) Finger flexion
xz xz xz
d) Shoulder abduction - ans-C
xz xz xz xz
A 57 year old adult female with adult onset diabetes mellitus presently in the wound care cli
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
nic with a recently healed plantar ulcer over the 1st met head and an insensate foot. Her cur
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
rent footwear is a pair of canvas tennis shoes. At this time the most appropriate orthotic trea
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
tment should be: xz xz xz
a) A cam walker w/pressure relief insert
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) A neuropathic walker (CROW)
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Extra-depth shoes w/a corrective insert
xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Extra depth shoes w/an accommodative insert - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
An anterior hyperextension TLSO offers MAXIMUM control in which of the following planes
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
? xz
a) Control xz xz
b) Transverse
xz xz
c) Sagittal
xz xz
d) Frontal - ans-C
xz xz xz
An example of a congenital spinal deformity is?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Infantile scoliosis
xz xz xz
b) Hemivertebrae
xz xz
c) Thoracic hypokyphosis
xz xz xz
d) Anterior vertebral wedging - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz
A patient with dropfoot and painful knee hyperextension was fit with a KAFO 2 weeks ago. A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
t follow up the patient states that knee pain had decreased and foot clearance had improve
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d, but that she fell twice when descending a ramp. The practitioner modifies the KAFO by:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Increasing the height of the calf band
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Increasing plantar flexion resistance
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Decreasing dorsiflexion resistance
xz xz xz xz
d) Decreasing plantar flexion resistance - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz xz
A mechanical knee joint that is too distal to the anatomical knee:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Anterior distal pressure on the thigh to increase when the knee is flexed
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, b) Posterior distal pressure on the thigh to increase when the knee is flexed
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) The Patient is unable to flex the knee fully
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) The patient is unable to extend the knee fully - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The primary goal of lower extremity orthotic management in children w/hypertonia is to?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Decrease spasticity
xz xz xz
b) Improve proprioception
xz xz xz
c) Provide stability
xz xz xz
d) Prevent contractures - ans-A
xz xz xz xz
Cauda equine comprises the?
xz xz xz xz
a) Nerve roots below the level of the spinal cord
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Lowest 4 vertebrae
xz xz xz xz
c) Sacral nerve roots
xz xz xz xz
d) Lumbar nerve roots - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz
In treatment of kyphotic deformity with CTLSO (Milwaukee), where in relation to the apical v
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ertebra should the kyphosis pads be placed? a) 2 vertebral bodies inferior
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Adjacent and one vertebral body inferior
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Adjacent and one vertebral body superior
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Lateral - ans-B
xz xz xz
Which of the following nerves supplies the peroneus brevis?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Lateral plantar
xz xz xz
b) Tibial
xz xz
c) Superficial peroneal
xz xz xz
d) Deep peroneal - ans-C
xz xz xz xz
The ACL a>aches to the non articular aspect of the tibia and to the posterior aspect of the
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Lateral surface of the lateral femoral condyle
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Medial surface of the medial femoral condyle - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
After 6 months of wearing a KAFO for control of knee flexion, a patient reports return in the k
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
nee but not is the foot. Evaluation reveals muscle strength of good (4/5) extensors and trac
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
e (1/5) in dorsiflexors and plantar flexors. The appropriate action: 5
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Change the KAFO to an AFO
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b) Consult with the Physical Therapist about weaning the patient from the KAFO
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c) Consult the referring physician to discuss changing to an AFO
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d) Remove drop locks from the KAFO - ans-C
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The anatomical landmark for locating the mechanical ankle joint axis is the
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a) Distal border of the lateral malleolus
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b) Proximal border of the medial malleolus
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c) Apex of the lateral malleolus
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
Patients recovering from Guillian- xz xz xz
Barre syndrome experience motor function return in which pattern?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Asymmetrical
xz xz
b) Distal to Proximal
xz xz xz xz
c) Proximal to distal
xz xz xz xz
d) Unilateral - ans-C
xz xz xz
Inadequate strength of the gastrocnemius results in which of the following gait deficiencies
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
? xz
a) Foot slap @ loading response
xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Excessive dorsiflexion @ midstance
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Hip hyperextension @ midstance
xz xz xz xz xz
d) Toe drag in swing - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz xz
An AFO with trimlines posterior to the malleoli provides PRIME?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Knee Stability
xz xz xz
b) ML stability
xz xz xz
c) Talocrural stability
xz xz xz
d) Passive dorsiflexion assist - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz
A hospital calls a practitioner to say that a patient who was fit with a device is bringing legal a
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ction against the hospital. The suit does not involve the device or the fitting. However the ho
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
spital is requesting the practitioner's records regarding the patient. The practitioner should?
xz
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Advise the hospital that the patient records can be released only after receipt of properly
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
signed release forms or a subpoena.xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Send the records to the hospital
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Contac the patient, advise the patient of the conversation with the hospital and ask permi
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ssion to send the records.xz xz xz xz xz
d) Send the records only after a written request from the hospital administration - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Standard tightening value of halo skull pins for an adult
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) 4in-lb xz xz
b) 5in-lb xz xz
c) 8in-lb xz xz
d) 10in-lb - ans-C
xz xz xz
A KOs for OA is designed to?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Stabilize the tibia under the femur in the sagittal plane
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
,b) Distract the joint surface of the medial or lateral compartment
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Enhance patellar tracking 2
xz xz xz xz xz
d) Compress the soft tissue around the knee - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Atlantoaxial instability is common with which of the following?xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Osteoporosis
xz xz
b) Rheumatoid arthritis
xz xz xz
c) MS
xz xz
d) Ankylosing spondylitis - ans-B
xz xz xz xz
The functions of the tibialis anterior muscle are:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Dorsiflexion and inversion
xz xz xz xz
b) Dorsiflexion and eversion
xz xz xz xz
c) Plantar flexion and inversion
xz xz xz xz xz
d) Plantarflexion and eversion - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz
Excessive knee flexion when standing in a locked metal KAFO results when?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Proximal thigh band is too shallow
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Distal thigh band is too deep
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Calf band is too shallow
xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Calf band is too deep - ans-C
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Poliomyelitis results from an acute viral infection of the: xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Cerebral spinal fluid
xz xz xz xz
b) Dura matter of the spinal cord
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Anterior horn cells
xz xz xz xz
d) Schwann cells - ans-C
xz xz xz xz
When fitting a thermoplastic AFO, which of the following helps diminish a moment at heel st
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
rike? xz
a) Decreasing heel height of shoe
xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Remaking he AFO with increased dorsiflexion
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Increasing the height of the posterior proximal trim line
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Adding a ¼" (6mm) heel lift - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The primary reason for developing good documentation practices is to establish?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Outcome studies
xz xz xz
b) Monitoring of quality assurance
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Justification for reimbursement
xz xz xz xz
d) Professional responsibility and accountability - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz xz
Which of the following adjustments to a metal AFO would best accommodate excessive tibi
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
al torsion?
xz xz
a) Addition of valgus control strap
xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Deflection of sidebars
xz xz xz xz
c) Internal rotation of stirrup attachment
xz xz xz xz xz xz
,d) External rotation of mechanical ankle joint - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
A HALO ring should be placed
xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) 7cm superior to the lateral third of the eyebrow
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) ¼" (19mm) superior to the ear
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) 1cm superior to the lateral third of the eyebrow
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Superior to the greatest circumference of the skull - ans-C
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
Quadriplegic patient with a functioning C7 will lose which of the following? xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Wrist extension
xz xz xz
b) Elbow flexion
xz xz xz
c) Finger flexion
xz xz xz
d) Shoulder abduction - ans-C
xz xz xz xz
A 57 year old adult female with adult onset diabetes mellitus presently in the wound care cli
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
nic with a recently healed plantar ulcer over the 1st met head and an insensate foot. Her cur
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
rent footwear is a pair of canvas tennis shoes. At this time the most appropriate orthotic trea
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
tment should be: xz xz xz
a) A cam walker w/pressure relief insert
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) A neuropathic walker (CROW)
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Extra-depth shoes w/a corrective insert
xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Extra depth shoes w/an accommodative insert - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
An anterior hyperextension TLSO offers MAXIMUM control in which of the following planes
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
? xz
a) Control xz xz
b) Transverse
xz xz
c) Sagittal
xz xz
d) Frontal - ans-C
xz xz xz
An example of a congenital spinal deformity is?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Infantile scoliosis
xz xz xz
b) Hemivertebrae
xz xz
c) Thoracic hypokyphosis
xz xz xz
d) Anterior vertebral wedging - ans-B
xz xz xz xz xz
A patient with dropfoot and painful knee hyperextension was fit with a KAFO 2 weeks ago. A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
t follow up the patient states that knee pain had decreased and foot clearance had improve
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d, but that she fell twice when descending a ramp. The practitioner modifies the KAFO by:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Increasing the height of the calf band
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Increasing plantar flexion resistance
xz xz xz xz xz
c) Decreasing dorsiflexion resistance
xz xz xz xz
d) Decreasing plantar flexion resistance - ans-D
xz xz xz xz xz xz
A mechanical knee joint that is too distal to the anatomical knee:
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Anterior distal pressure on the thigh to increase when the knee is flexed
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
, b) Posterior distal pressure on the thigh to increase when the knee is flexed
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) The Patient is unable to flex the knee fully
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) The patient is unable to extend the knee fully - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
The primary goal of lower extremity orthotic management in children w/hypertonia is to?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Decrease spasticity
xz xz xz
b) Improve proprioception
xz xz xz
c) Provide stability
xz xz xz
d) Prevent contractures - ans-A
xz xz xz xz
Cauda equine comprises the?
xz xz xz xz
a) Nerve roots below the level of the spinal cord
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Lowest 4 vertebrae
xz xz xz xz
c) Sacral nerve roots
xz xz xz xz
d) Lumbar nerve roots - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz
In treatment of kyphotic deformity with CTLSO (Milwaukee), where in relation to the apical v
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
ertebra should the kyphosis pads be placed? a) 2 vertebral bodies inferior
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Adjacent and one vertebral body inferior
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Adjacent and one vertebral body superior
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Lateral - ans-B
xz xz xz
Which of the following nerves supplies the peroneus brevis?
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Lateral plantar
xz xz xz
b) Tibial
xz xz
c) Superficial peroneal
xz xz xz
d) Deep peroneal - ans-C
xz xz xz xz
The ACL a>aches to the non articular aspect of the tibia and to the posterior aspect of the
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
a) Medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
b) Lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
c) Lateral surface of the lateral femoral condyle
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
d) Medial surface of the medial femoral condyle - ans-A
xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz xz
After 6 months of wearing a KAFO for control of knee flexion, a patient reports return in the k
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nee but not is the foot. Evaluation reveals muscle strength of good (4/5) extensors and trac
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e (1/5) in dorsiflexors and plantar flexors. The appropriate action: 5
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a) Change the KAFO to an AFO
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b) Consult with the Physical Therapist about weaning the patient from the KAFO
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c) Consult the referring physician to discuss changing to an AFO
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d) Remove drop locks from the KAFO - ans-C
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The anatomical landmark for locating the mechanical ankle joint axis is the
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a) Distal border of the lateral malleolus
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b) Proximal border of the medial malleolus
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c) Apex of the lateral malleolus
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