Category
page 1Orthopedics
orthopedics
branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles
arm sling
device to limit movement of the shoulder or elbow while it heals
orthotics
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.
Spurling's test
medical maneuver used to assess nerve root pain
Artificial ligament
devices to replace damaged ligaments