Orthotics

Natalie Jara MED 2047 Scoliosis Mrs. Michelle Earixson-Lamonthe 2/6/2015 Scoliosis When a human is born, there are seven cervical, twelve thoracic and five lumbar vertebrae's. Viewing the spine posteriorly in a patient with a healthy spine you will see that there is no curvature from right to left but looking at the spine laterally you will find that there is a regular "s" shape. " This allows for an even distribution of weight. The "S" curve helps a healthy spine withstand all kinds…

care, travel/transportation, and safety)” (p. 209). Other positive management skills are “speech therapy, drugs to control seizures, relax muscle spasms, and… surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities or release tight muscles; braces and other orthotic devices [such as] wheelchairs and rolling walkers; and communication aids such as computers with attached voice synthesizers” (cerebral, 2008, par.…

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are designed to optimize patient care by assisting practitioners with systematically developed and consistent guidelines (Cecamore et al., 2011). The goal of CPGs is to improve the quality of care received by patients, reduce morbidity and mortality, and improving the quality of life (Cecamore et al., 2011). Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), which is also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD), is difficult for clinicians to diagnose…

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as “brittle bone disease”, is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by a lack of collagen in the bones that affect the body’s ability to make strong bones. Collagen is the major protein of the body’s connective tissue. In dominant Osteogenesis imperfecta, a person has either a lack of type 1 collagen or a poor quality of type 1 collagen, caused by a mutation in one of the…

occupational therapy services; radiology (including magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI); computerized axial tomography scans (CAT Scans); ultrasound services; radiation therapy services and supplies; durable medical equipment and supplies; prosthetics, orthotics, prosthetic devices, home health services and supplies; outpatient prescription drugs, inpatient and outpatient hospital services; and parenteral and enteral nutrients, equipment, and supplies. As outlined by subsection (h)(5) of 42 U.S.…

Rett Syndrome is a postnatal neurological disorder that almost exclusively affects girls. It is a rare disease and can have many side effects in each stage of life. EEG has been shown to be critical in helping diagnose Rett Syndrome. Although it has no cure, with proper treatment of the symptoms the disease can be managed. Rett Syndrome was first described in 1966 in a journal by Austrian physician, Dr. Andreas Rett. However, the disorder was not fully recognized until 1983 when it was…

With the increasing cost of medical care, the US health system have been working tirelessly to find ways to reduce the cost and at the same time improve quality of care. Current US medical payment methods have continue to fail to support the system, which is apparent through the cost of care. For so many years the most dominant method for physician payment in the US is the fee-for-service method. In this method, payers reimburse for all services; meaning payment is based on the quantity of care…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral neuropathy. CTS occurs when the median nerve is impinged beneath the transverse carpal ligament, which holds the carpals in position where the wrist meets the palm of the hand. The carpal tunnel contains nine flexor tendons that are responsible for the fingers ability to flex, and provides sensation to the radial three digits and half of the fourth digit. CTS causes parethesias, thenar clumsiness, and weakness in lumbricals one and three…

be implemented prior to the AAC intervention, specifically during the assessment portion because “the wide variety of motor impairments in this population necessitates the involvement of professionals such as occupational and physical therapists, orthotic specialists, and rehabilitation engineers in order to determine the appropriate communication system for each individual” (Beukelman & Mirenda, 2013). In addition, it is also vital that Sandra’s vision is examined, which is already reported to…

Introduction and Definition Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined as a group of nonspecific, nonprogressive disorders of posture and movement control, where cerebral refers to the brain and palsy refers to the loss or impairment of motor function (Hadders-Algra, 2014, p. 1; NINDS, 2013). It is the leading cause of childhood disability and is reported in 2-3.3 per 1,000 births (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [NINDS], 2013). This means that its diagnosis varies from case to case…