Footwear & Orthotics Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an accommodative orthotic in foot care?
Answer: To redistribute plantar pressure and provide cushioning
Accommodative orthotics are designed to redistribute plantar pressure, reduce friction, and provide cushioning to protect vulnerable areas of the foot.
Which shoe feature is most important when selecting footwear for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
Answer: Seamless interior and extra depth to prevent pressure points
Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy cannot feel pressure or friction, so seamless interiors and extra depth are critical to prevent pressure sores and ulcers.
What distinguishes a functional orthotic from an accommodative orthotic?
Answer: Functional orthotics correct biomechanical abnormalities; accommodative orthotics provide cushioning and protection
Functional orthotics are designed to control abnormal foot motion and biomechanics, while accommodative orthotics focus on cushioning and redistributing pressure.
Which material property is most desirable in an orthotic worn by a patient with metatarsalgia?
Answer: Shock-absorbing and pressure-dispersing properties
Metatarsalgia involves pain in the ball of the foot, so shock-absorbing and pressure-dispersing materials help reduce stress on the metatarsal heads.
What characteristic is recommended for the heel counter of therapeutic footwear?
Answer: Firm and well-fitting to provide rearfoot stability
A firm, well-fitting heel counter controls rearfoot motion and provides stability, which is essential in therapeutic footwear.
When should a foot care nurse refer a patient for custom orthotics rather than recommending prefabricated insoles?
Answer: When the patient has complex structural deformities requiring precise biomechanical correction
Custom orthotics are indicated when patients have complex structural issues or conditions that require precise, individualized biomechanical correction that prefabricated insoles cannot provide.
What is a rocker-bottom shoe modification designed to accomplish?
Answer: Reduce forefoot pressure by limiting toe extension during the push-off phase of gait
A rocker-bottom sole reduces the need for toe extension during the push-off phase of gait, decreasing pressure on the forefoot and metatarsal heads.