DPT 708 INTRO INTO PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

DPT 708 INTRO INTO PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED T/F Prothesis can be internal or external. True! What is the new term for short leg brace? Ankle/foot orthosis (AFO) What is the new term for long leg brace? Knee/ankle/foot orthosis (KAFO) What is the new term for long leg brace with hip band? HKAFO = hip/knee/ankle/foot orthosis What is a WHO? Wrist/hand orthosis (hand splint/brace) What is a EWHO? Elbow/wrist/hand orthosis What does the TLSO go with? The back - thoracic/lumbar/sacral orthosis What is a CO? Cervical orthosis Static vs. dynamic in regards to prosthetics and orthotics. Static = holds in fixed position (blocks motion) Dynamic = allows movement and assists functioning muscles What is a static orthosis/prosthesis used for? Tone, clonus, post-op and trauma Dynamic prosthetics use _____ ______ joints to assist in motions. Spring loaded T/F The primary goal in gait is energy efficiency in forward progression. TRUE! Center of _______ is anterior to S2. Gravity With center of gravity, is it anterior to S2 of the spine or pelvis? Pelvis What is the weight line? Distribution where center of mass is falling What is base of support? Stability is maintained as long as the wight line pas