orthosis /or·tho·sis/ (or-tho´sis) pl. ortho´ses [Gr.] an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body.
Orthosis
orthosis
orthosis [or-tho´sis] (Gr.)
cervical orthosis one that encircles the neck and supports the chin, used in the treatment of injuries of the cervical spine.
dynamic orthosis a support or protective apparatus for the hand or other body part which also aids in initiating, performing, and reacting to motion.
halo orthosis a cervical orthosis consisting of a stiff halo attached to the upper skull and to a rigid jacket on the chest, providing maximal rigidity.
or·tho·sis (ôr-th  s s)n. pl. or·tho·ses (-s  z) An external orthopedic appliance that prevents or assists the movement of the spine or limbs. |
Orthosis
A force system designed to control or correct or compensate for a bone deformity, deforming forces, or forces absent from the body.
Mentioned in: Cervical Spondylosis, Congenital Hip Dysplasia
orthosis
[ôrthō′sis]
Etymology: Gk, orthos, straight
a force system designed to control, correct, or compensate for a bone deformity, deforming forces, or forces absent from the body. Orthosis often involves the use of special braces. orthotic, adj., n.
orthosis [or-tho´sis] (Gr.)
an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body. See also brace and splint.
cervical orthosis a rigid plastic orthosis that encircles the neck and supports the chin and the back of the head; used in the treatment of injuries to the cervical spine.
Cervical orthoses. A, Soft foam collar. B, Firm plastic collar.
Cervical orthoses offering rigid support to the cervical spine: A, Halo-type cervical orthosis attached to a polyethylene jacket. B, Four poster orthosis.
dynamic orthosis an orthosis that both gives support and aids in the initiation and performance of movement by a body part.
flexion orthosis (flexor orthosis) tenodesis splint.
orthosis
pl. orthoses [Gr.] an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body.
orthosis
plural, orthoses Orthopedics The straightening of a deformity; an external device–eg, a cast, brace, or splint used to stabilize, reinforce or immobilize an extremity, ↓ sensory input to an extremity, prevent stretch
weakness, ↓ contractures, functionally assist weak muscles, protect a limb with pressure sores, provide a mechanical block to prevent undesired movement Types Orthoses are available for spine, hip, foot, knee. See Foot orthotics, Scapular
reaction.
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