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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.
List the main components that form a traditional sagittal control, Taylor style TLSO?
Answer
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.
The anterior migration of one vertebral body over another is called what?
Answer
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.
What mechanism of injury results in a Burst Fracture (Denis Type II)?
Answer
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.
This type of fracture affects the pars interarticularis and is a stable condition.
Answer
Spondylolysis
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 142). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
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.
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.
Successful treatment of plagiocephaly usually occurs within what age range?
Answer
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.
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.
What mechanism of injury results in a Seat Belt Injury (Denis Type III)?
Answer
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.
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.
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.