Halo brace
Orthosis used for unstabe cervical fractures that have pins that immobilize the skull.
H.D.
Hip disarticulation.
H.D. - heavy duty
Extra sturdy version of…..
H.D.P.E.
High Density Polyethylene.
Heel off / Heel rise
Part of stance phase when the heel comes off the groung when walking.
Heel spur
Bony protrusion at the distal-medial aspect of the calcaneus.
Heel strike
The first step of stance phase when the heel of the foot contacts the ground when walking.
Hemicorporectomy
Amputation that removes the lower part of the body at the waste.
Hemipelvectomy
Amputation that removes half of the pelvis.
Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one half side of the body.
Hip Disarticulation
Amputation of the entire leg from the hip.
Hip dysplasia
When the hip becomes dislocated.
Hip hiking
Undesirable gait habit when the person's hip is lifted too high while the foot/leg is in swing phase of walking.
H.K.A.F.O.
Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthosis.
H.O.
Acronym used to describe either a Hand Orthosis or Hip Orthosis.
Hygiene
Term used to describe how well a person cleans themselves or their prosthesis/orthosis.
Hyperextension
Beyond the normal range of extension.
Hyperextension orthosis
A brace used to force a specific body part into more extension then normal.
Hypertonicity
High muscle tension that appears as though the muscle is being contracted or tightened.
Hypotonicity
Low muscle tension which leaves the muscles soft.