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In the coronal plane, what motion of the wrist brings the thumb closer to the forearm?
Answer
Radial Deviation
Hoppenfeld, S. (1976, p. 89). Physical examination of the spine and extremities. Appleton-Century-Crofts.
A brachial plexus injury to C8-T1 is classified as this type of lower arm paralysis (provide name)?
Answer
Klumpke's Palsy
Salter, R. B. (1999, p.330). Textbook of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system (3rd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
This dynamic orthosis transfers power from the wrist extensors to the fingers, using active wrist extension.
Answer
1) Wrist-Driven WHO
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.185). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
The gunslinger orthosis is often used to provide long term shoulder support and is also commonly used to treat this type of traumatic injury ?
Answer
Brachial Plexus injury
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 182). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
What motions best manage subluxation of the shoulder?
Answer
Active Flexion and extension of the elbow.
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.263). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
Tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis tendons is known by what name?
Answer
De Quervain tenosynovitis
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.292). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
How is a Boutonniere deformity characterized?
Answer
1) MCP joint flexion
2) IP joint hyperextension
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.233). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
Medial nerve compression occurring along the wrist can result in nerve damage, affecting what muscles?
Answer
1) Flexor Profundus muscles
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.198). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
Swan Neck deformity is characterized by?
Answer
1) MCP joint hyperextension and adduction
2)IP joint flexion
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.234). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
This type of orthosis provide functional prehension, allowing the user to grasp and release objects by using external power. Manually controlled and substitutes for finger flexor and extensor weakness.
Answer
Ratchet WHO
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p.184-185). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.
Adduction and internal rotation of the shoulder and flexion of the elbow, describes this condition.
Answer
Erb's Palsy
Salter, R. B. (1999, p.330). Textbook of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system (3rd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Wrist flexion with MCP hyperextension, thumb extension and abduction, describes this deformity of the hand.
Answer
Clawhand Deformity
Hsu, J. D., Michael, J. W., & Fisk, J. R. (2008, p. 180). Aaos Atlas of Orthoses and assistive devices (Fourth). Mosby Elsevier.