orthosis

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.

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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.

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or·tho·sis (ôr-thss)

n. pl. or·tho·ses (-sz)

An external orthopedic appliance that prevents or assists the movement of the spine or limbs.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.