AHPT 703 Quiz 1 (Answered) 161 Questions
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commonly known as a brace or splint
orthotic
orthopedic device that is applied externally to the limb or body
orthotic
What are the purpose of orthotics
- provide support
- Protection
- replacement of
lost function
An artificial body
part replacement
Prosthesis
What is the purpose of a prosthesis
- Retrieve function
- Cosmetic
Procedures of orthotics prescription
~ Examine the patient
~evaluation findings
~ identify functional goals
~hypothesize all methods to improve function
Thomas test: flexion of ipsilateral hip
Flexion contraction of iliopsoas
Thomas test: extension of ipsilateral knee as the limb is lowered
contraction of rectus femoris
Normal alignment of the hip?
Coxa vara? Coxa Valga?
Norm: 125
Vara: <120
Valga: >130
Children with ante version display?
intoeing and W sitting
,normal knee alignment?
Genu Valgum?
Genu Varum?
Norm: 185-190
Valgum: >190
Varum: <180
Normal foot alignment during infancy?
foot pronated, minimal out toeing (5 degrees), slightly adducted forefeet (or straight)
Total leg length
umbilicus to each medial malleolus
Segmental leg length
Greater trochounter to tibial platue and then to lateral malleolus and then to floor
Muscle tone is
resistance to passive movement
An UMN lesion results in?
Spasticity
What is velocity dependent
Spasticity
A LMU lesion results in?
Flaccid
CP or stroke often shows
Spasticity
peripheral nerve damage, cauda equina level spinal cord injury, myelomeningocele/spina bifida
often show
flaccid
C2-C3 injury
Fatal; inability to breathe; totally dependent for all care
C4 injury
Quadriplegia and breathing difficulty; Dependent for all cares; usually needs a ventilator
C5 injury
Quadriplegia with some shoulder and elbow function; May be able to feed self using assistive
devices; usually can breathe without a ventilator, but may need other types of respiratory support
c6 injury
, Quadriplegia with shoulder, elbow, and some wrist function; May be able to propel a wheelchair
inside on smooth surfaces; may be able to help feed, groom, and dress self; dependent on others for
transfers
C7 injury
Quadriplegia with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and some hand function; May be able to propel a
wheelchair outside, transfer self, and drive a car with special adaptions; may be able to help with
bowel and bladder programs
C8 injury
Quadriplegia with normal arm function; hand weakness; May be able to propel a wheelchair outside,
transfer self, and drive a car with special adaptions; may be able to help with bowel and bladder
programs
T1-T6 injury
Paraplegia with loss of function below mid-chest; full control of arms; Independent with self care
and in wheelchair; able to be employed full time
T6-T12 injury
Paraplegia with loss of function below the waist; good control of torso; Good sitting balance; greater
ability for operation of a wheelchair and athletic activities
L1-L5 injury
Paraplegia with varying degrees of muscle involvement in the legs; May be able to walk short
distances with braces and assistive devices
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) functional ambulation classification
- 1: non functional ambulation
- 2: require assistance
- 3: require light touch assistance
- 4: need of verbal cueing or occasional assistance - 5: independent ambulation in level surfaces
- 6: independent ambulation in all surfaces
Steppage gait (Drop foot or Foot drop)
Symptoms:
• Exaggerated hip and knee
flexion or high-stepping walk
during swing
• Patient may drag the foot and
toes while walking. •
Results from:
• neuromuscular disorder
• Impaired dorsiflexion and foot inward or outward movement
• Pain, weakness, and numbness may accompany loss of function.
Crouch gait
and Correct Answers, 100% Correct, Latest
2024/2025.
commonly known as a brace or splint
orthotic
orthopedic device that is applied externally to the limb or body
orthotic
What are the purpose of orthotics
- provide support
- Protection
- replacement of
lost function
An artificial body
part replacement
Prosthesis
What is the purpose of a prosthesis
- Retrieve function
- Cosmetic
Procedures of orthotics prescription
~ Examine the patient
~evaluation findings
~ identify functional goals
~hypothesize all methods to improve function
Thomas test: flexion of ipsilateral hip
Flexion contraction of iliopsoas
Thomas test: extension of ipsilateral knee as the limb is lowered
contraction of rectus femoris
Normal alignment of the hip?
Coxa vara? Coxa Valga?
Norm: 125
Vara: <120
Valga: >130
Children with ante version display?
intoeing and W sitting
,normal knee alignment?
Genu Valgum?
Genu Varum?
Norm: 185-190
Valgum: >190
Varum: <180
Normal foot alignment during infancy?
foot pronated, minimal out toeing (5 degrees), slightly adducted forefeet (or straight)
Total leg length
umbilicus to each medial malleolus
Segmental leg length
Greater trochounter to tibial platue and then to lateral malleolus and then to floor
Muscle tone is
resistance to passive movement
An UMN lesion results in?
Spasticity
What is velocity dependent
Spasticity
A LMU lesion results in?
Flaccid
CP or stroke often shows
Spasticity
peripheral nerve damage, cauda equina level spinal cord injury, myelomeningocele/spina bifida
often show
flaccid
C2-C3 injury
Fatal; inability to breathe; totally dependent for all care
C4 injury
Quadriplegia and breathing difficulty; Dependent for all cares; usually needs a ventilator
C5 injury
Quadriplegia with some shoulder and elbow function; May be able to feed self using assistive
devices; usually can breathe without a ventilator, but may need other types of respiratory support
c6 injury
, Quadriplegia with shoulder, elbow, and some wrist function; May be able to propel a wheelchair
inside on smooth surfaces; may be able to help feed, groom, and dress self; dependent on others for
transfers
C7 injury
Quadriplegia with shoulder, elbow, wrist, and some hand function; May be able to propel a
wheelchair outside, transfer self, and drive a car with special adaptions; may be able to help with
bowel and bladder programs
C8 injury
Quadriplegia with normal arm function; hand weakness; May be able to propel a wheelchair outside,
transfer self, and drive a car with special adaptions; may be able to help with bowel and bladder
programs
T1-T6 injury
Paraplegia with loss of function below mid-chest; full control of arms; Independent with self care
and in wheelchair; able to be employed full time
T6-T12 injury
Paraplegia with loss of function below the waist; good control of torso; Good sitting balance; greater
ability for operation of a wheelchair and athletic activities
L1-L5 injury
Paraplegia with varying degrees of muscle involvement in the legs; May be able to walk short
distances with braces and assistive devices
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) functional ambulation classification
- 1: non functional ambulation
- 2: require assistance
- 3: require light touch assistance
- 4: need of verbal cueing or occasional assistance - 5: independent ambulation in level surfaces
- 6: independent ambulation in all surfaces
Steppage gait (Drop foot or Foot drop)
Symptoms:
• Exaggerated hip and knee
flexion or high-stepping walk
during swing
• Patient may drag the foot and
toes while walking. •
Results from:
• neuromuscular disorder
• Impaired dorsiflexion and foot inward or outward movement
• Pain, weakness, and numbness may accompany loss of function.
Crouch gait
