CTO CTO Lower Extremity Orthotics

Question 1

What does the acronym AFO stand for in orthotics?

Accepted Answer

Ankle-Foot Orthosis

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Arch-Foot Orthosis

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Anterior-Foot Orthosis

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Articulated Foot Orthosis

Question 2

A solid ankle AFO is most appropriate for a patient with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Foot drop with spasticity requiring control in multiple planes

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Mild ankle sprain

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Flexible flatfoot only

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Plantar fasciitis without neurological involvement

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a supramalleolar orthosis (SMO)?

Accepted Answer

Provide mediolateral stability at the ankle while allowing sagittal plane motion

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Control knee hyperextension

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Immobilize the entire lower extremity

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Correct spinal alignment

Question 4

Which KAFO component is responsible for preventing knee hyperextension?

Accepted Answer

Posterior offset knee joint

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Anterior tibial band

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Drop lock ring

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Lateral upright

Question 5

A patient with L4 incomplete spinal cord injury most likely requires which orthotic device?

Accepted Answer

Knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO)

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Thoracolumbosacral orthosis

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Cervical collar

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Wrist-hand orthosis

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a medial wedge in a foot orthosis?

Accepted Answer

Reduce subtalar joint pronation by elevating the medial column

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Increase heel cushioning

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Correct hallux valgus

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Reduce plantar fascia tension