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Patient Assessment & Measurement Flashcards

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  1. When assessing a patient for a custom ankle-foot orthosis, which measurement is taken from the fibular head to the floor?

    Answer: AFO height

    The AFO height is measured from the fibular head to the floor to determine the proximal trim line of the orthosis.

  2. A patient presents with excessive subtalar pronation during gait. Which assessment finding would BEST confirm this observation?

    Answer: Calcaneal eversion exceeding 5 degrees during stance

    Calcaneal eversion exceeding 5 degrees during stance phase is a primary clinical indicator of excessive subtalar pronation.

  3. Which tool is used to measure the angle of forefoot varus or valgus during a static foot assessment?

    Answer: Goniometer

    A goniometer is used to measure the forefoot-to-rearfoot relationship, quantifying varus or valgus deformity in degrees.

  4. During patient history intake for orthotic fitting, which question is MOST relevant to orthosis material selection?

    Answer: Do you have any latex or nickel allergies?

    Latex or nickel allergies directly impact material selection since many orthoses use thermoplastics with nickel hardware or foam liners containing latex.

  5. When measuring for a wrist-hand orthosis, which landmark defines the distal palmar crease boundary?

    Answer: The metacarpophalangeal joints

    The distal palmar crease corresponds to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints, and orthotic trim lines typically end just proximal to this crease to allow finger flexion.

  6. A patient with a BMI of 42 requires a TLSO. Which assessment factor becomes MOST critical compared to a patient with normal BMI?

    Answer: Abdominal depth measurement

    In patients with obesity, the abdominal depth measurement is critical because it affects orthosis fit, comfort, and the ability to achieve adequate spinal immobilization.

  7. Which gait deviation is MOST commonly associated with weak hip abductors and would be identified during patient ambulation assessment?

    Answer: Trendelenburg gait

    Trendelenburg gait, characterized by contralateral pelvic drop during single-limb stance, is the hallmark sign of weak hip abductor muscles.

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