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17 Cards in this Set
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Orthosis word |
Greek meaning making straight |
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Def of orthosis |
Externally applied device used to modify structural and functional characteristics of nm and skeletal systems. |
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Orthotics |
Science and arts of treating a pt with orthosis |
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Uses of orthosis |
Relieve pain Manage deformity Prevent excess ROM and inc ROM Compensate abnormalities of length or shape. Manage abnormal nmj Protect tissue and promote healing Provide placebo |
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Fundamental component of any lower limb orthotic system |
Foot orthosis |
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Foot orthosis includes |
Foot wear (shoes chappal) Foot wear modification (external and internal) Shoe inserts (rigid semi rigid soft) |
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Pes planus pes canvus |
Foot orthosis |
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Metatarsalgia heel pain toe pain |
Foot orthosis |
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Limb length discrepenct |
Foot orth |
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Club foot boots for amputation |
FO |
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OA KNEE |
Fo |
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Most commonly used orthosis |
Afo |
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Other names for afo |
Below knee brace foot drop splint below knee iron short caliper |
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Functions of AFO |
Support ankle and foot in dorsiflex weakness.prevent dragging of foot by providing toe clearance in swing phase of gait. Prevent equinus contracture. |
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Role of AFO in ambulatory pts. |
Support ankle foot and help in walking |
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Non ambulatory pts role of afo |
Prevent plantar flexion contracture |
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Kafo used for |
Genu varum valgum recurvatum and genu flexion |
