orthosis
Meaning: An externally applied medical device used to support, align, or correct the function of a movable body part, such as a brace, splint, or insole.
Orthosis (plural: orthoses) is the formal clinical term for what patients often call a brace or support. It is distinguished from a prosthesis, which replaces a missing body part. The field of orthotics encompasses everything from simple foot insoles to complex spinal braces. The term appears in rehabilitation medicine, sports medicine, and NHS commissioning documents. The related noun orthotist refers to the specialist who designs and fits these devices.
Examples
- The physiotherapist recommended a knee orthosis to stabilise the joint during the patient's recovery from ligament surgery. 物理治疗师推荐使用膝关节矫形器来稳定患者韧带手术后恢复期间的关节。La fisioterapeuta recomendó una ortesis de rodilla para estabilizar la articulación durante la recuperación del paciente tras la cirugía de ligamentos.理学療法士は、靭帯手術後の回復期間中に関節を安定させるため膝装具を推奨した。물리치료사는 인대 수술 후 회복 기간 동안 관절을 안정시키기 위해 무릎 보조기를 권장했다.
- Custom-made foot orthoses can significantly reduce pain in patients with plantar fasciitis. 定制足部矫形器可以显著减轻足底筋膜炎患者的疼痛。Las ortesis plantares hechas a medida pueden reducir significativamente el dolor en pacientes con fascitis plantar.オーダーメイドの足底装具は、足底筋膜炎の患者の痛みを大幅に軽減することができる。맞춤 제작 족부 보조기는 족저근막염 환자의 통증을 크게 줄일 수 있다.
- The NHS orthotics service provides a range of orthoses for patients with musculoskeletal conditions affecting mobility. NHS矫形服务为患有影响行动能力的肌肉骨骼疾病的患者提供各种矫形器。El servicio de ortopedia técnica del NHS ofrece una gama de ortesis para pacientes con afecciones musculoesqueléticas que afectan a la movilidad.NHSの装具サービスは、移動能力に影響する筋骨格系疾患の患者にさまざまな装具を提供している。NHS 보조기 서비스는 이동 능력에 영향을 미치는 근골격계 질환 환자에게 다양한 보조기를 제공하고 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek orthosis (a making straight), from orthos (straight, correct). Adopted into medical English in the mid-20th century as rehabilitation medicine became a formal speciality.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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