Orthopedics

Orthopedics

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

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casting procedure

Health care; Orthopedics

Procedure in which a cast is applied to the injured/problem area in order to fix/stretch or take care or the muscles.

A cast that is cut in half to detect or relieve pressure underneath, especially when a patient has decreased or no sensation in the portion of the body surrounded by the cast. "Windows" are often cut ...

night splint

Health care; Orthopedics

Night splint is a orthopedic device that can be worn at night to relieve pain or discomfort from an injury.

wrist-hand-finger orthosis

Health care; Orthopedics

Orthopedic device that provides static progressive positioning for correcting of the mildly to severely contracted wrist, fingers, and thumb.

ankle-foot orthosis

Health care; Orthopedics

Provides static progressive positioning for correcting of the mildly to severely contracted ankle and foot.

elbow extension orthosis

Health care; Orthopedics

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

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.