Sternal-Occipito-Mandibular Immobilizer (SOMI)
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Which orthosis is commonly used in the treatment of traumatic or pathological fractures of the middle and lower thoracic region and the lumbar region?

  • Yale orthosis
  • Thoracolumbar orthosis (correct)
  • Halo orthosis
  • Minerva orthosis
  • What is the effect of all trunk orthoses on the body?

  • Reducing lumbar lordosis and increasing the load on the vertebrae and discs
  • Increasing intra-abdominal pressure
  • Compressing anterior abdominals, restricting trunk/intervertebral motion, and supporting and regulating the spine (correct)
  • Allowing full range of motion in the upper thoracic spine
  • Which type of orthosis only restricts flexion but not lateral and rotational movement?

  • Anterior hyperextension brace (correct)
  • Thoracolumbosacral orthosis
  • SOMI orthosis
  • Taylor corset
  • Which orthosis is contraindicated in unstable fractures and osteoporotic fractures caused by kyphosis?

    <p>Anterior hyperextension brace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which orthosis consists of two posterior bands attached to a pelvic band at the level of the iliac crest below and to the interscapular band above?

    <p>Taylor corset</p> Signup and view all the answers

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