Common orthotic and prosthetic device types and assistive device fitting concepts tested on the NPTE.
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- What is the primary function of an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)?
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Controls ankle and foot position and motion during gait- What motion does a solid (rigid) AFO restrict?
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All ankle motion (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion)- What does a hinged (articulated) AFO allow that a solid AFO does not?
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Ankle dorsiflexion and/or plantarflexion motion- What is the primary indication for a posterior leaf spring AFO?
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Mild foot drop, to assist dorsiflexion during swing phase- What is a knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) primarily used for?
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Providing knee stability in addition to ankle and foot control- What population is a reciprocating gait orthosis (RGO) designed for?
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Individuals with paraplegia, to enable a reciprocal walking pattern- What does a UCBL (University of California Biomechanics Laboratory) orthosis primarily control?
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Hindfoot and subtalar motion- What condition is a CROW (Charcot restraint orthotic walker) used to manage?
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Charcot foot (neuropathic joint disease)- What is the purpose of an unloader (unicompartmental) knee brace?
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Shifts load away from the arthritic compartment of the knee- What position does a resting hand splint hold the wrist and fingers in?
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Wrist extension with fingers in slight flexion (functional position)- What is the purpose of a cock-up wrist splint?
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Holds the wrist in extension to support a weak or painful wrist- What region does a TLSO (thoracolumbosacral orthosis) stabilize?
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The thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine- What is the purpose of a Philadelphia collar?
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Provides rigid cervical spine immobilization, more restrictive than a soft collar- What is the primary purpose of a halo vest?
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Provides maximal cervical spine immobilization after severe injury or surgery- What motion does a Jewett brace primarily restrict?
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Trunk (spinal) flexion
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