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The science that deals with the use of specialized mechanical devices to support or supplement weakened or abnormal joints or limbs.
noun - a brace for weak joints or muscles
ORTHOTICS - Orthotics (Greek: , ortho, "to straighten" or "align") is a specialty within the medical field concerned with the design, manufacture and application...
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| The science that deals with the use of specialized mechanical devices to support or supplement weakened or abnormal joints or limbs. |
| The branch of medicine that deals with the provision and use of artificial devices such as splints and braces. |
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Orthotics (Greek: , ortho, "to straighten" or "align") is a specialty within the medical field concerned with the design, manufacture and application of orthoses. An orthosis (plural: orthoses) is "an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system". An orthotist is the primary medical clinician responsible for the prescription, manufacture and management of orthoses. * An orthosis may be used to:* Control, guide, limit and/or immobilize an extremity, joint or body segment for a particular reason * Restrict movement in a given direction * Assist movement generally * Reduce weight bearing forces for a particular purpose * Aid rehabilitation from fractures after the removal of a cast * Otherwise correct the shape and/or function of the body, to provide easier movement capability or reduce painOrthotics combines knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, biomechanics and engineering. Patients who benefit from a |