Abduction
The act of moving the hip (and residual limb) away from the midline of the body.
Ace Wrap
Elastic bandage used for support or compression.
Acrylic Resin
Thermoplastic resin used in fabrication of an acrylic orthosis/prosthesis.
Adapter
Device used to connect a prosthetic socket to a pylon/foot.
Adjust
Process of correcting a problem that may not fit right. May also refer to individual getting used to the orthosis/prosthesis.
A.D.L.'s
Activities of Daily living.
Air splint
Orthosis that contains an air chamber to customize fit.
A.K. prosthesis
Prosthesis after transfemoral amputation.
A.K. socket
Above-knee (transfemoral) socket.
Alignment
Attaching and assembling O&P components in order for them to align the body in a correct position.
Aluminum
A light-weight metal used in both orthotics/prosthetic componentry
Ambulate
Walking from place to place.
Ambulation
The act of walking.
Ambulator
A person that is walking.
Amputation
The loss of a body extremity by surgery or trauma.
Amputation level
The location at which the limb is missing.
Amputee
An individual that is missing a limb
Amputee care
The safety and hygiene plan of care for a person that is mission a limb.
Ankle block
Connector between prosthetic foot and shin.
Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
Orthosis with functional impact on ankle and foot.
Anterior
On the front side of the subject.
Anterolateral
A position on the front and out-side of the specific subject.
Anteromedial
A position on the front and inside of the specific Subject.
A.P.
Anteroposterior, from front to back.
Arch support
Orthosis used in a shoe to act as a support for the arch of the foot.
Articulation
Joint moving in multiple positions.
Atrophy
Muscle shinking due to amputation or lack of use.
Axilla
Level of body at the arm pit.
A.D.L.'s
Activities of Daily living.
ACA
Amputee Coalition of America - Resources for amputees
Ankle-Foot Stimulator (AFS)
An Ankle-Foot Stimulator, is a Functional Electrical Stimulation device that uses mild electrical current to lift the foot and toes to prevent them from catching on the ground.