NBCOT Registered Occupational Therapists (OTR) Flashcards: Orthotic Selection

Study Orthotic Selection in NBCOT Registered Occupational Therapists (OTR) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Which orthosis is typically used to immobilize the wrist to reduce pain and inflammation in acute wrist tendinitis?

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ANSWER

Wrist cock-up (volar wrist immobilization) orthosis. This orthosis stabilizes the wrist in neutral or slight extension to minimize tendon stress and promote healing during the acute phase of tendinitis.

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Which orthosis would BEST support the affected joint during activity while maximizing hand function?
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