Orthosis for Hip and Pelvic Support

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What is the primary function of a Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO)?

Facilitate shoulder adduction

Reduce cervical muscle pull

Enable shoulder horizontal adduction and elbow flexion with minimal muscle force requirement (correct)

Provide wrist support

When is an Overhead Sling Suspension typically used?

For reducing cervical muscle pull

For carpal support

To prevent ulnar deviation

To reduce gravity effect (correct)

What is the common indication for using a Volar Splint in wrist orthoses?

Midhumeral fracture

Elbow flexion weakness

Painful wrist (correct)

Shoulder subluxation

In shoulder and arm orthoses, what is the primary role of a Figure-of-8 orthosis?

Improvement in posture Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage associated with Humeral Orthosis?

Limited additional function provision Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Silesian Belt?

Attaches to the proximal area of the lateral upright Signup and view all the answers

How is the Hessing Pelvic Band different from other pelvic bands mentioned?

It consists of double metal bands contoured to a plaster model of the pelvis. Signup and view all the answers

Which pelvic band feature is common to both Unilateral and Bilateral types?

Padding and flexible belt. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Pelvic Girdle?

Provides comfortable and very secure grasp of the pelvis. Signup and view all the answers

What issue is the Hip Locks specifically useful for addressing?

Spasticity of the hip muscles. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of a Balanced Forearm Orthosis (BFO)?

When is an Overhead Sling Suspension typically used?

What is the common indication for using a Volar Splint in wrist orthoses?

In shoulder and arm orthoses, what is the primary role of a Figure-of-8 orthosis?

What is the main disadvantage associated with Humeral Orthosis?

What is the function of the Silesian Belt?

How is the Hessing Pelvic Band different from other pelvic bands mentioned?

Which pelvic band feature is common to both Unilateral and Bilateral types?

What is the primary function of a Pelvic Girdle?

What issue is the Hip Locks specifically useful for addressing?

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