Orthotics is the medical specialty concerned with designing and fitting orthoses, external devices such as braces, calipers, and splints, to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems. Orthotists, the specialists who practice it, combine anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and engineering to produce custom or prefabricated devices for the lower extremities, upper extremities, trunk, or head, classed as either paralysis orthoses that compensate for muscle weakness or relief orthoses that manage joint degeneration or post-injury recovery. Orthotics is distinct from prosthetics, which replaces a missing body part rather than supporting an existing limb or joint, though the two can overlap in cases such as a leg length discrepancy.
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Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align'), also known as orthology, is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints.
Treats: Cerebral Palsy, Article text, use for
Patients with paralysis due to cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury are usually treated with an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO).
Treats: Scoliosis, Article text, use for
One of the most important applications of spinal orthoses is in the conservative management of spinal deformities, particularly scoliosis in children and adolescents.
Treats: Plantar Fasciitis, Article text, use for
Foot orthoses are effective at reducing pain for people with painful high-arched feet, and may be effective for people with rheumatoid arthritis, plantar fasciitis, first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint pain or hallux valgus (bunions).
In Group: Splints, Casts, Orthoses and Prostheses, Introduction
Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align'), also known as orthology, is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints.
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