Quiz Results Comparison

1) How much clearance should be achieved between an AFO and the medial and lateral malleoli?

a) 2mm and 3mm

b) 3mm and 4mm

c) 5mm and 6mm

d) 7mm and 8mm

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: c) 5mm and 6mm

2) Anterior translation of the tibia with respect of the femur, may result in an injury to which ligament?

a) LLC

b) ACL

c) PCL

d) MCL

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: a) LLC

3) How would the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons define a prophylactic knee orthosis?

a) Knee orthosis are designed to prevent injuries in healthy individuals.

b) Knee orthosis designed to provide stability for an unstable knee.

c) Knee orthosis designed to allow protected range of motion during the rehabilitation or early post op.

d) None of the above.

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: a) Knee orthosis are designed to prevent injuries in healthy individuals.

4) What is the critical age for the development of the longitudinal arch in children?

a) 3 years

b) 6 years

c) 8 years

d) 10 years

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: b) 6 years, However, there is some natural tendency for the arch to improve beyond that age.

5) Which condition describes a foot that has a normal longitudinal arch in non-weight bearing but a flat, pronated posture in weight bearing?

a) Rigid Flatfoot

b) Flexible Flatfoot

c) Flatfoot Posture

d) Pathological Flatfoot

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: b) Flexible Flatfoot

6) What is a common orthotic treatment option for flatfoot?

a) Foot orthoses with arch support

b) High-heeled shoes

c) Toe separators

d) Ankle orthoses

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: a) Foot orthoses with arch support

7) Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of Rigid Flatfoot?

a) Tarsal malformations

b) Heel cord contractures

c) Occult fractures

d) Tumors

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: b) Heel cord contractures

8) What are the primary goals of orthotic treatment for flatfoot for an adult?

a) Accommodation and shock absorption

b) Restriction and immobilization

c) Correction and realignment

d) Compression and elevation

•  O&P Study Guide’s Answer: a) Accommodation and shock absorption

9) What gait abnormality is associated with Equinous Deformity during the stance phase of gait?

a) Poor toe clearance in swing

b) Forefoot initial contact during weight acceptance

c) Limited dorsiflexion and excess knee extension

d) Hind foot varus during stance

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: c) Limited dorsiflexion and excess knee extension

10) Blounts disease is a growth disorder of that results in partial growth arrest of what portion of the anatomy?

a) Lateral distal femur

b) Medial portion of distal femur

c) Medial portion of proximal tibia

d) Lateral portion of proximal tibia

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: c) Medial portion of proximal tibia

11) Which of the following is not a common type of thermoplastic used to fabricate an AFO?

a) Polypropylene

b) Copolymer

c) Kydex

d) Polyethylene

• O&P Study Guide’s Answer: c) Kydex

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