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03/02/2013
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1.     The measuring guidelines for these 3 cervical supports is the neck circumference and necessary height to position an support the cranium as desired.
 Definition
1.     1) FIRM CERVICAL COLLAR, 2) PHILADELPHIA COLLAR, 3) SOFT FOAM COLLAR
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2.     The measuring guidelines for this thoracolumbaosacral support is the anterior height from hip angle to comfortable clearance below breasts when seated, hip circumference, posterior height from superior angle of the shoulder blade to sacrococcygeal joint and waist circumference.
 Definition
2.     DORSOLUMBAR CORSET
Term
3.     The measuring guidelines for this thoracolumbosacral support is the anterior height from 1 inch below sternal notch to the symphysis pubis, hip circumference, and thoracic circumference.
 Definition
3.     JEWETT BRACE
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4.     The measuring guidelines for this thoracolumbosacral support is the posterior height from mid sacrum to 1 inch behind the superior angle of the shoulder blade and circumference.
 Definition
4.     KNIGHT-TAYLOR BRACE
Term
5.     _____ is a thoracolumbar scoliosis support that should be worn for 23 hours per day.
 Definition
5.     MILWAUKEE BRACE
Term
6.     The measuring guidelines for these 2 lumbo-sacral support is the posterior height from mid-sacrum to lower thoracic region, according to patient’s comfort and hip circumference.
 Definition
6.     1) CHAIRBACK BRACE, 2) KNIGHT SPINAL BRACE
Term
7.     The measuring guidelines for this lumbo-sacral support is the anterior height from hip angle to comfortable clearance below breasts when seated, hip circumference, posterior height from lower thoracic area to sacrococcygeal joint, and hip circumference.
 Definition
7.     LUMBOSACRAL CORSET
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8.     The measuring guidelines for this lumbo-sacral support is hip circumference.
 Definition
8.     SACROILIAC GIRDLE
Term
9.     The sacroiliac girdle for the SI joints is called a _____.
 Definition
9.     TROCHANTERIC BELT
Term
10.  The measuring guidelines for this lumbo-sacral support is the posterior height to mid sacrum to lower thoracic region, according to patients comfort and hip circumference.
 Definition
10.  WILLIAMS BRACE
Term
11.  The measuring guidelines for this extremity brace is the circumference of the wrist.
 Definition
11.  COCKUP SPLINT
Term
12.  The measuring guideline for this extremity brace is the circumference of the ankle.
 Definition
12.  FIGURE 8 (LOUISIANA STRAP)
Term
13.  The measuring guideline for this extremity brace is the circumference of the knee.
 Definition
13.  LENNOX-HILL BRACE
Term
1.     12 different types of mechanical supports.
 Definition
1.     1) STRAPPING, 2) TAPING, 3) BRACES, 4) CASTS, 5) CORSETS, 6) CANES, 7) CRUTCHES, 8) COLLARS, 9) SLINGS, 10) SHOE LIFTS, 11) BANDAGES, 12) FOOT ORTHOTICS
Term
2.     Supports are classified by these 4 terms of use.
 Definition
2.     1) IMMOBILIZATION, 2) SUPPORTIVE, 3) CORRECTIVE, 4) PROTECTIVE
Term
3.     10 physiological effects of using bracing and supports.
 Definition
3.     1) DECREASE ABDOMINAL MUSCLE ACTIVITY, 2) DECREASE INTRADISCAL PRESSURE, 3) INCREASE INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE, 4) RELIEVE WEIGHT BEARING, 5) LIMIT MOBILIZATION, 6) IMMOBILIZE, 7) RELIEVE MUSCLE SPASM AND PAIN, 8) DECREASE MUSCLE ACTIVITY, 9) REVERSE OR CORRECT SPINAL CURVATURES, 10) CORRECT BIOMECHANICAL FAULTS OR WEAKNESS
Term
4.     One should not use braces for longer than _____.
 Definition
4.     1 MONTH
Term
5.     13 indications for the use of bracing/support.
 Definition
5.     1) ACUTE IVD SYNDROME, 2) ACUTE SPRAINS/STRAINS, 3) DJD, 4) HYPERKYPHOSIS, 5) HYPERLORDOSIS, 6) JOINT INSTABILITY, 7) MUSCLE SPASM AND GUARDING, 8) POSTURAL BACKACHE, 9) SCOLIOSIS, 10) SPINAL FRACTURES, 11) EXTREMITY FRACTURES, 12) CONGENITAL WEAKNESS, 13) FOOT/ANKLE WEAKNESS
Term
6.     The use of supports in contraindicated in these 4 situations.
 Definition
6.     1) WHEN IMMOBILIZATION TENDS TO PROMOTRE MUSCULAR ATROPHY AND WEAKNESS, 2) WHEN IMMIBILIZATION TENDS TO PROMOTE ADHESIONS OR FIBROSIS, 3) WHEN IT MAY PRODUCE CONGESTION, ISCHEMIA, OR VASCULAR STASIS, 4) WHEN IT MAY PRODUCE DEPENDENCE
Term
7.     _____ are foot braces used for heel spurs or plantar fasciitis.
 Definition
7.     HEEL CUPS
Term
8.     _____ are foot braces used for structural or functional short legs.
 Definition
8.     HEEL LIFTS
Term
9.     _____ are foot braces used to correct over pronation/supination of the foot.
 Definition
9.     ORTHOTICS
Term
10.  _____ are ankle braces used to support ankle sprains.
 Definition
10.  SOFT ELASTIC BRACES
Term
11.  _____ are ankle braces used to prevent excessive inversion/eversion.
 Definition
11.  HARD ANKLE BRACES
Term
12.  _____ are knee braces to support grade 1 MCL or LCL ligament strains and muscle strains.
 Definition
12.  SOFT KNEE BRACES
Term
13.  _____ is a coccyx brace that a patient with coccyodyna sits on.
 Definition
13.  DOUGHNUT
Term
14.  _____ lumbar braces should be used for sprain/strain injuries.
 Definition
14.  SOFT BRACES
Term
15.  _____ lumbar braces should be used for IVD or sprains.
 Definition
15.  SOFT BRACES WITH RIGID STAYS
Term
16.  _____ lumbar braces should be used post surgery or to correct scoliosis.
 Definition
16.  HARD OR RIGID BRACES
Term
17.  _____ thoracic braces should be used for clavicular or AC injuries.
 Definition
17.  FIGURE 8
Term
18.  _____ thoracic braces should be used for non displaced rib fractures, pleurisy or intercostal neuralgia.
 Definition
18.  RIB BELTS
Term
19.  _____ cervical braces should be used for muscle strains, torticollis, or whiplash injuries.
 Definition
19.  SOFT COLLARS
Term
20.  _____ cervical braces should be used for mild compression fractures, avulsion fractures, or ligamentous tearing.
 Definition
20.  RIGID COLLARS
Term
21.  _____ shoulder braces should be used for bursitis, tendonitis, strains, AC separations, and rotator cuff injuries.
 Definition
21.  SHOULDER SLINGS
Term
22.  _____ elbow braces should be used for bursitis, strains, tennis and golfers elbow.
 Definition
22.  SOFT COMPRESSIVE SUPPORT
Term
23.  _____ wrist braces should be used for strain injuries.
 Definition
23.  SOFT COMPRESSIVE SUPPORTS
Term
24.  _____ wrist braces should be used for carpal tunnel syndrome.
 Definition
24.  COCKUP SPLINT
Term
25.  _____ finger braces should be used for mild sprains.
 Definition
25.  FINGER SPLINTS
Term
26.  What is the name of cervical collars?
 Definition
26.  PHILADELPHIA COLLARS
Term
27.  2 names for thoraco-lumbar braces.
 Definition
27.  1) JEWETT BRACE, 2) KNIGHT-TAYLOR BRACE
Term
28.  4 names for lumbar and sacroiliac braces.
 Definition
28.  1) CHAIRBACK BRACE, 2) WILLIAMS BRACE, 3) KNIGHT SPINAL BRACE, 4) TROCHANTERIC BELT
Term
29.  What is the name of the brace used to correct scoliosis?
 Definition
29.  MILWAUKEE BRACE
Term
30.  3 names for extremity braces.
 Definition
30.  1) LOUISIANA BRACE, 2) LENNOX-HILL BRACE, 3) COCKUP SPLINT
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