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Corsets worn to a proper level of tightness result in an increase in what?

Answer

Intracavitary pressure, helping to provide abdominal support and reduce axial load being placed onto the vertebral bodies.

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.89). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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List the main components that form a traditional sagittal control, Taylor style TLSO?

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1) Pelvic band

2) Paraspinal bars

3) Interscapular band

4) Axillary straps

5) Generally includes a corset front

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 92). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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The anterior migration of one vertebral body over another is called what?

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Spondylolisthesis, this condition may or may not be stable.

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 142). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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What mechanism of injury results in a Burst Fracture (Denis Type II)?

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Spinal compression with flexion.

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 143). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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This type of fracture affects the pars interarticularis and is a stable condition.

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Spondylolysis

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 142). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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A Halo is generally used to treat what 3 types of fractures?

Answer

1) Jefferson Fx - C1

2) Hangman Fx - C2

3) Odontoid Fx - C3

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 144). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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The lateral curvature of the spine that is greater than 10° is defined as what?

Answer

Scoliosis.

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 125). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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Successful treatment of plagiocephaly usually occurs within what age range?

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4-12 months

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 516). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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Traditional style TLSO that prevents forward flexion of the spine by using ONE 3-point force pressure system.

Answer

Jewett-Style TLSO

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 146). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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What mechanism of injury results in a Seat Belt Injury (Denis Type III)?

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Spinal flexion with distraction.

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 143). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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Which TLSO is able to address scoliosis with curvature apices proximal to T8?

Answer

Milwaukee TLSO

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 101-103). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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What is a double major curve?

Answer

A scoliotic curve, consisting of two structural curves that are generally similar in size and rotation.

Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 126). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.

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