Cervical FX's
A C1 fracture of anterior/posterior arches, usually from hyperextension or axial load
What is a Jefferson Fracture?
This hard collar is not your favorite vacation spot, but provides total contact for your cervical spine, jaw and occiput, with some wiggle room.
What is Philly, Miami J -or- Aspen?
This fracture is commonly known as a "seat belt" injury.
What is a chance fracture?
Strength in c6 allows for this movement.
What is tenodesis?
This type of AFO is useful for ambulatory patients with fluctuating edema.
What is a double-metal upright (external) AFO?
This is the most common cervical fracture in the elderly, usually due to a shear force or compressive load.
What is a Dens (Odontoid) fracture?
A T1 fracture may require this type of bracing after surgical fusion.
What is a CTO (cervico-thoracic-orthotic)?
This 3-column theory relies on stability of what ligament to maintain a stable spine?
What is the PLL (posterior longitudinal ligament)?
This is a static orthotic for eating, writing or brushing teeth.
What is u-cuff (universal cuff)?
This material is used for lightweight AFOs, but it'll cost ya.
What is carbon fiber?
This fracture has a high risk of non-union and often requires a HALO or surgical fusion if displacement occurs.
What is a Type II Dens Fracture?
Lumbosacral Orthoses (LSO's) are not routinely recommended, but they do provide benefit for this consideration.
What is kinesthetic/ proprioceptive/ sensory feedback and/or reduce excessive movement?
This fracture is often the result of a high velocity force.
What is a Burst fracture?
These are at least 2 reasons to prescribe a static upper extremity orthotic.
What is: to immobilize/provide joint support for weak muscles or to provide passive stretch/treat spasticity/prevent contracture.
This flexible AFO allows the patient to overpower the brace during push-off with dorsiflexion assist, making it ideal for flaccid foot drop.
What is a PLS (posterior leaf spring)?
This injury is usually due to unilateral flexion and rotation, resulting in disruption of the joint capsule and possibly the posterior ligament.
What is a cervical facet dislocation?
This orthotic is indicated for high unstable cervical fractures, limiting nearly 100% of all rotation.
What is a HALO?
The largest fulcrum of movement occurs in this area, a common area for injury.
What is T12-L1?
This dynamic orthoses is used for functional use in patients with 2/5 strength in biceps.
What is a BFO (balanced forearm orthoses)?
This high-level orthotic uses active hip flexion and cables to cause contralateral hip extension which often requires use of crutches for a 4-point gait pattern.
What is an RGO (Reciprocal-Gait Orthosis)
This classification system organizes "traumatic spondylolisthesis" or "hyperextension + distraction" injuries of the C2 vertebra.
What is the Levine Classification?
A CASH orthotic promotes this movement: _______ and is used to treat this type of fracture: ______.
What is hyperextension AND compression?
THESE RESTRICT flexion and extension in the thoracic spine while THIS JOINT ALLOWS for flexion and extension in the lumbar spine.
What are the RIBS and the FACET joints?
A wrist driven prehension orthosis is an example of a dynamic orthotic for which neurological level of injury (NLOI)?
What is c6?
The Scott-Craig Orthosis is a BL KAFO that allows for unsupported standing for a patient with paraplegia by locking the knees and ankles. As the patient extends the lumbar spine to adjust their center of gravity, this ligament allows for pelvic stability without a pelvic band.
What is the "Y" ligament (Iliofemoral ligament, Ligament of Bigelow)