Orthotics And Prosthetics Combined Written Boards Exam

paralysis of some or all muscles used for breathing and all arm and leg muscles -typically fatal unless a ventilator is used {Ans: what is the effect of an injury between C1-C5}AAFO {Ans: -dynamic -assist in limb clearance in swing -prepositions foot for IC by heel -permits advancement of tibia in stance -treats impaired motor control of ankle musculature -indicated for potential reocver of neuromotor funtion}ankle = 10 degree DF knee = full extension hip = slight hyperextension {Ans: what degrees are the ankle, knee and hip in during terminal stance?}SAFO {Ans: -static -controls ankle positions throughout stance -provides stance phase stability via ankle-knee coupling -assists in limb clearance during swing -prepositions foot for IC by heel -distal trimline behind met heads or full toe-plate -treats significant hypertonicity with seriously impaired motor control at he ankle and knee -basis for KAFO and HKAFO}-paralysis of the legs -loss of sensation below the navel {Ans: what is the effect of an injury at the level between T9-T11?}hip adductors -they are transected more than other muscles {Ans: what group of muscles would you expect to be the weakest in above knee amputees and why?}mid nail bed