Friday, December 4, 2009 8:38:59 AM
Unicompartmental
osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common forms of arthritis that affects millions of people today.
Osteoarthritis, which is the degeneration of either the
medial or
lateral compartment of the knee, can result from an...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:33:42 AM
An
orthotist is a person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits, or services orthoses, and/or assists in the formulation of orthoses.
An orthosis is a device that is intended to be fitted to a person to correct a disability, or to...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:28:06 AM
Ankle-foot orthosis (abbreviated: AFO) is a
brace, usually plastic, worn on the
lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot drop. Also known as a foot-drop
brace. AFOs are commonly used...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:26:36 AM
A
brace designed to aid in controlling the motion of the ankle
joint and give stability to the foot giving control of both major joints of the foot. The AFO can be fabricated with various materials including polypropylene plastic or ...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:24:30 AM
Bone age is a way of describing the degree of maturation of a child's bones. As a person grows from fetal life through childhood, puberty, and finishes growth as a young adult, the...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:22:57 AM
The boot-type walkers can be provided in a fixed mode or with ankle joints to provide
articulation. Pneumatic support is also available.
The
brace has a lightweight, durable, semi-rigid shell that will support the
limb and...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:16:00 AM
Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine. The normal spine has natural curves that round the shoulders and make the
lower back curve inward.
Scoliosis involves a three-dimensional deformity of the spinal column and rib...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:15:22 AM
To understand how AFOs work, one must first understand two standard motions that occur at the ankle
joint – “
dorsiflexion” and “plantarflexion”. Plantarflexion is the motion the ankle
joint makes when the toes point downward.
Dorsiflexion is ...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:13:57 AM
The Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker (CROW) orthosis is a custom fabricated
brace which maintains the foot in a
plantigrade position for
ambulation and protection of the joints and skin by the uniform transfer or distribution of weight over the...
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Friday, December 4, 2009 8:13:19 AM
The CASH
brace provides a high level of stabilization and
hyperextension capabilities and offers a lightweight design providing easier application by the
patient and better compliance with wearing protocol.
The
brace is fit...
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