Boston Brace Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Trochanteric extension

A

Usually unilateral

Acts as an extended lever arm to address decompensation in conjunction with the lumbar pad to address a lumbar curve

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2
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Lumbar pad

A

Anteriorly directed force from the posterior aspect of the orthosis
Derotates the spine by applying force to the transverse process

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3
Q

A lumbar pad will be utilized in which type/s of curves?

A

Lumbar
Thoracolumbar
T10, 11 thoracic curves

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4
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Thoracic Pad

A

Medially directed force from the lateral aspect of the orthosis
Influences the vertebra by the articulation with the ribs

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5
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What type/types of curves will require the addition of a thoracic pad?

A

Thoracic curves with apices at T8-T11

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6
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Thoracic window

A

Placed contralateral in relation to the thoracic pad

Will always be larger than the thoracic pad to allow for rib excursion

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7
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Thoracic extension

A

Constraining force for thoracolumbar curves

Terminates at the superior endpoint on the side opposite of the apex of the curve

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8
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Axillary extension

A

Used on the side of decompensation in conjunction with the trochanteric extension
Medially directed force

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9
Q

Gusset

A
Elastic material that is plastic welded to the module
Provides structural integrity and assists in the "righting reflex"
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10
Q

The superior anterior trimline is placed:

A

At the level of the xiphoid process

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11
Q

The inferior anterior trimline should be placed:

A

to allow 1cm clearance at the anterior thigh with the hips flexed at 90 degrees

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12
Q

The inferior anterior trimline should _____ the symphysis pubis.

A

cover

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13
Q

The superior posterior trimline should terminate ______ inferior to the ________.

A

2cm; inferior angle of the scapula

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14
Q

The inferior posterior trimline should allow ______ clearance from the chair when sitting with the hips ________.

A

2cm; flexed at 90 degrees

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15
Q

The superior and inferor lateral trimlines are:

A

dictated by the blueprint design

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16
Q

The lateral trimlines should follow the _______ slope of the ribs

A

downward

17
Q

The side opposite the trochanteric extension should allow ______ above the trochanter

A

2 cm

18
Q

The superior anterior trimline for hypokyphotic patients should be place:

A

2cm distal to xiphoid