Dynamic Splinting (Guest)

Dr. _____ wrote a lot about pain. He described pain as "the gift that nobody wants" and discussed how (dynamic) orthosis is both a science and an art.

• Bo Hussell

• Paul Brand

• Mitchell Walter

• Edmund Dantes

Which of the following is true about dynamic orthosis?

• They are intended for mobilization

• Effort is achieved through movement and force

• These type of splints are used only for the duration needed to achieve its goal

• These types of splints should be worn permanently

Which of the following is true about dynamic orthosis?

• It is needed when exercise and positioning is not enough to achieve satisfactory results

• It is needed when movements must be assisted, replaced or restricted

• If exercise and positioning is enough to achieve satisfactory results, it is recommended as an additional benefit

• Concerns about pressure is relatively unimportant if wear is intermittent (30 minutes on, 30 minutes off)

How is pressure calculated?

• As Pressure equals force over area (P=force/area)

• As pressure equals area over force (P=area/force)

• As pressure equals volume over time (P=V/T)

• As pressure equals time over volume (P=T/V)

Stretch is an important goal of using a dynamic orthosis. Which of the following is true about stretch?

• Stretch is a passive action that results in the elongation of elastic elements in the skin, scar and connective tissue

• Stretch is an active action that results in the shortening of elastic elements in the skin, scar and connective tissue

• Elongation by stretch will shorten when the force is relaxed

• Elongation by stretch will increase when the force is relaxed

Which of the following is the best way to length tissues?

• Keep them constantly in a state of mid-tension

• Keep them constantly in flexion

• Keep them constantly in extension

• Rapidly alternate between states of tension and relaxation

Bruce, a firefighter, accidentally cut his arm with a large piece of glass. Is a splint appropriate for Bruce?

• No, because this patient has an sore or wound and this is a contraindication for using a splint

• Yes, because having a sore or wound is not a contraindication of using a splint

Tony recently received a skin graft after being burned. Is a splint appropriate for Tony?

• Yes, because having a burn is not a contraindication for a splint

• No, because this patient received a skin graft and this is a contraindication for a splint

Which of the following is a purpose of using mobilization orthoses?

• They are often more simple to make than other types of orthoses

• They prevent deformities from occurring

• They correct an existing deformity

• They can substitute for the loss of AROM

Which of the following is true about correction orthoses?

• They are first used to increase tone

• They are first used to decrease an existing deformity

• They are first used to prevent a deformity

• They are first used to increase PROM