Contents
- Orthotic Fitter Written Exam
- Patient Evaluation
- Formulation of the Treatment Plan
- Implementation of the Treatment Plan
- Continuation of the Treatment Plan
- Practice Management
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Understanding Your Orthotic Fitter Exam Results
December 2021
Implementation of the Treatment Plan
Select appropriate materials and device design based on patient criteria to ensure optimum strength, durability, and function. Assess/align orthosis for accuracy in sagittal, transverse, and coronal planes in order to provide maximum function/comfort. Educate patient and/or caregiver about the use and maintenance of the orthosis. Documentation using established record-keeping techniques to verify implementation of treatment plan.
In which type of prefabricated AFO is the trim line posterior to the malleoli?
| The measurement used to establish the correct length of an anterior rigid frame TLSO is:
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The BEST orthosis for treating a painful arthritic wrist is the:
| The anatomical landmarks used to determine the location of the knee joint axis are:
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When measuring for below-the-knee compression hose, it is necessary to determine the:
| Semi-rigid cervical orthoses function in the sagittal plane to:
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