Orthopedic braces

medical device used to support a person's neck

thumb|A pair of AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) braces being used to aid bilateral foot drop Orthotics (), also known as orthology, is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints. An is "an externally applied device used to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems." Orthotists are medical professionals who specialize in designing orthotic devices such as braces or foot orthoses.

device limiting motion of the spine

medical device used to compress and stabilize the pelvis after pelvic fracture