COF COF Neuromuscular Conditions & Orthotics

Question 1

Which orthosis is the primary treatment for foot drop caused by peroneal nerve palsy?

Accepted Answer

Solid ankle AFO or articulated AFO with dorsiflexion assist

Answer

KAFO

Answer

TLSO

Answer

Wrist-hand orthosis

Question 2

A child with spastic cerebral palsy and equinus deformity would benefit most from which AFO design?

Accepted Answer

Solid tone-inhibiting AFO (TIAFO) set at neutral dorsiflexion

Answer

Posterior leaf spring AFO

Answer

Articulated AFO with free plantarflexion

Answer

Carbon fiber dynamic response AFO

Question 3

In patients with multiple sclerosis, an orthosis is most likely prescribed for:

Accepted Answer

Foot drop and lower extremity weakness during gait

Answer

Scoliosis correction

Answer

Wrist instability

Answer

Cervical support

Question 4

What is the primary orthotic goal for a patient with post-polio syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Substitute for weakened muscles and reduce energy expenditure during gait

Answer

Increase muscle tone

Answer

Correct spinal curvature

Answer

Prevent heterotopic ossification

Question 5

A Charcot-Marie-Tooth patient presents with bilateral cavovarus deformity and foot drop. The most appropriate orthosis is:

Accepted Answer

Custom-molded solid ankle AFO

Answer

Supramalleolar orthosis (SMO)

Answer

Prefabricated soft ankle brace

Answer

KAFO with locked knee

Question 6

Which neuromuscular condition is characterized by progressive proximal muscle weakness and is most commonly managed with KAFOs to maintain ambulation?

Accepted Answer

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Peripheral neuropathy

Answer

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy