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OVER 98% PASS RATE FOR THE NCS, PCS, OCS, AND GCS EXAMS › forums › NCS Advantage › Case 12 q 8 › Reply To: Case 12 q 8

March 8, 2022 at 4:34 pm #487925
Chrissy Durrough Lugge
Keymaster

Hi Heather!

Thanks for these questions! These are examples of coupling use of the ROADMAP with your clinical reasoning. For case 12, you are correct – the ROADMAP would indicate an articulating AFO with DF stop and assist. However, given the patient’s current level of function and prognosis, this much of a brace would likely be sub-optimal. Fatigue will likely be a concern for her, her strength is unlikely to increase, and she wants to continue exercising at a high level. Considering all of this, the lightest AFO that provides adequate support will likely serve her best.

For Case 7, the ROADMAP indicates an articulating AFO with DF stop and assist. This is not one of the options on the exam. The patient does not require a PF stop. Because he has good quad strength and we did not note any signs of buckling, he can likely get by without the DF stop.

Hope this helps!

Chrissy