Orthopedics

Orthopedics

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

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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 increases elbow extension in patients with non-fixed contractures.

sprains

Health care; Orthopedics

A sprain is a result of a torn or stretched ligament caused by falling and twisting. An injury in any part of the ligament can result to pain, swelling and bruising.

strains

Health care; Orthopedics

A strain is a result of a torn tendon or muscle caused by falling, pulling and twisting. An injury in any part of the tendon can result to pain, swelling and bruising.

tendinitis

Health care; Orthopedics

It usually occurs after a repeated injury to an area such as the wrist, causing inflammation and pain around a joint. This results to reduced range of motion of the injured part.

Dislocations are injuries of the joint that results in the displacement of the end of the bones. This is often caused by a blow or accidental fall. The dislocation can be very painful, swollen and ...