Prosthetics and Orthotics — Flashcards

The outer bar of the Thomas splint has a curvature near its junction to ring to accommodate _____.

_____ foot is not aligned for walking barefeet

_____ foot allows dorsiflexion, eversion/inversion movements at the ankle

_____ foot is cheaper

_____ due to discomfort and poor appearance is the most common complication of bracing.

Mild deformities of Volksmann ischemic contracture can be managed by using a _____

_____ splint is used for radial nerve palsy

What is the most common TLSO brace used for scoliosis?_____

Boston brace works by applying corrective pressure on the _____ side of the curve

Knuckle bender splint which is used in the management of _____ nerve palsy.