Orthopedics

Orthopedics

The study of the musculoskeletal system which includes: bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

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serial stretch casting

Health care; Orthopedics

Serial casting is a common procedure used by physiotherapists to stretch the different muscles in different parts of the body due to injuries or muscle tightness.

orthotic device

Health care; Orthopedics

Special devices, such as splints or braces, used to treat posture problems involving the muscles, ligaments, or bones.

primary therapist

Health care; Orthopedics

Primary orthopedic doctor that takes care of an injured patient and his/ or her physical therapy.

elbow extension orthosis

Health care; Orthopedics

An orthopedic device that helps treat elbow injuries and restore elbow extension in a patient.

orthotist

Health care; Orthopedics

An orthotist sees patients who need external devices to give them more mobility, such as a back brace for somebody suffering from scoliosis, or callipers for a patient suffering from polio, which ...