Wrist Immobilization Orthoses Key Terms Dorsal design Flaccidity Fracture Hypertonicity Hypotonicity Osteoarthritis (OA) Peripheral nerves Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Rigidity Sprain Tendinitis Volar design Wrist cock-up Learning Outcomes Upon completion of…
The Basics Key Terms Activation time Conformability/drapability Low-temperature thermoplastic material (LTTM) Memory Resistance to stretch Rigidity Surface impressionability Thermoplastic Velcro hook Velcro loop Working time Learning Outcomes Upon completion of…
Figure 11-1. Dynamic extensor tendon orthosis. Types of Orthoses for Mobilization Orthoses for mobilization are divided into three basic categories (Table 11-1): Dynamic orthoses Static progressive orthoses Serial static orthoses…
Digit-Based Orthoses Key Terms Boutonniere deformity Buddy strapping or taping Camptodactyly Dislocations Extension lag Flexion contracture Fracture reduction Intra-articular joint injuries Mallet finger Pseudo-boutonniere Serial cast or serial orthosis Short…
Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Immobilization Orthoses Key Terms Complex forearm fractures Constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) Cubital tunnel syndrome Distal humerus Distal radioulnar joint Dysesthesias Extra-articular fractures Fall on an…
Orthoses for Tendon Management Key Terms Adhesion Dorsal blocking orthosis Duran (modified) Early active motion Excursion Extrinsic healing Gliding Immediate controlled active motion (ICAM) Intrinsic healing Juncturae tendinum Kleinert Pulley…
Figure 1-1. This orthosis immobilizes the wrist but allows for full finger and thumb movement. Orthotic Designs The overall purpose of a given orthosis will determine its design. In general,…
Anatomy and Normal Development in Children Paul D. Sponseller 1.1 Introduction Understanding growth and development is core knowledge in pediatric orthopaedics. This chapter summarizes clinically relevant anatomy and developmental norms. It…
Disorders of Growth and Development in the Extremities Paul D. Sponseller 2.1 Introduction A summary of important pediatric conditions is provided in this and the following two chapters, focusing on concepts…
Pediatric Trauma Paul D. Sponseller and Matthew J. Hadad 7.1 Introduction This chapter begins with a presentation of the unique considerations in pediatric trauma, followed by a systematic, proximal-to-distal presentation of…
