Assistive Technology: Spinal Orthosis

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to spinal orthosis in assistive technology.

Cervical spine

The upper part of the spine, consisting of 7 vertebrae.

Thoracic spine

The middle section of the spine, consisting of 12 vertebrae.

Lumbar spine

The lower part of the spine, consisting of 5 vertebrae.

Sacral spine

The spinal region consisting of 5 fused vertebrae in adulthood.

Coccygeal spine

The region of the spine consisting of 4 fused vertebrae known as the tailbone.

Kyphosis

A primary curve of the spine, seen in the thoracic and sacral regions.

Lordosis

A secondary curve of the spine, found in the cervical and lumbar regions.

Scoliosis

A lateral curvature of the spine that can be classified into dextroscoliosis (right) and levoscoliosis (left).

Cobb angle

A standard measurement used to determine and track the progression of scoliosis.

Compression fracture

A type of spinal fracture that occurs due to spinal flexion with compression.

Spondylolysis

A stress fracture in the pars interarticularis of the vertebra.

Orthosis

An external device applied to the body to restrict motion on a particular body segment or spinal region.

Lumbosacral orthosis (LSO)

An orthosis that limits flexion and extension, used for spinal support.

Halos brace

A rigid spinal orthosis that immobilizes the cervical spine and is used for complex spinal surgery.

Miami J collar

A cervical orthosis that provides stability and comfort while limiting motion.

Sacroiliac belt

An orthotic device worn around the pelvis to stabilize sacroiliac joints.

Spinal orthoses

Devices used to reduce spinal motion, support the trunk or neck, and correct deformities.

Indications for use of spinal orthoses

May include reducing pain, protecting unstable segments, or facilitating healing after injury.

Dextroscoliosis

The right-side curvature of the spine, a common form of scoliosis.

Levoscoliosis

The left-side curvature of the spine in scoliosis.

What are the sections of the vertebral column?

The vertebral column is divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal sections.

How many vertebrae are in the cervical spine?

The cervical spine consists of 7 vertebrae.

What is the main function of the thoracic spine?

The thoracic spine supports the rib cage and protects the thoracic organs.

What condition is characterized by an exaggerated forward curve of the lumbar spine?

Lordosis is characterized by an exaggerated forward curve of the lumbar spine.

What is the typical composition of the sacral spine in adults?

The sacral spine consists of 5 fused vertebrae in adulthood.

What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that can be classified into dextroscoliosis and levoscoliosis.

What does the Cobb angle measure?

The Cobb angle measures the degree of spinal curvature in scoliosis.

What is a common treatment for scoliosis?

Bracing is a common treatment for managing scoliosis.

What is a compression fracture?

A compression fracture is a type of spinal fracture resulting from spinal flexion with compression.

What is the purpose of an orthosis?

An orthosis is applied to restrict motion and support a particular body segment.