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orthosis Med.|ɔːˈθəʊsɪs|
Pl. -oses.
[f. Gr. ὄρθωσις making straight (f. ὀρθοῦν to set straight: see -osis.)]
An artificial external device, as a brace or splint, which may be powered or unpowered and which prevents or assists relative movement in the limbs or the spine.
1958H. A. Rusk Rehabilitation Med. ix. 196 Above all it is necessary for doctor, orthotist, and therapist to be fully aware of the tremendous physical and emotional impact of the orthosis on the total rehabilitation of the patient. 19663rd Ann. Rocky Mountain Bioengin. Symposium 79/1 The Rancho Electric Arm is the outgrowth of seven years of experimental work in upper extremity external power orthoses. 1970J. Kjølbye in G. Murdoch Prosthetic & Orthotic Pract. xi. 459 Orthoses used in conjunction with physiotherapy are of greatest use in the prevention of deformity by protecting the weaker group of muscles from the overactivity of their antagonists.
So orˈthotic a., serving as an orthosis; of or employing an orthosis or orthoses; orˈthotics, the application of orthoses; orˈthotist, one who practises orthotics.
1951Jrnl. of OALMA May 34/1 Skilled technicians now called Certified Orthotists or Prosthetists. 1955Artificial Limbs May 99/1 On March 12 and 13, a two-day session dealing with prosthetic and orthotic devices brought together at the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles a record attendance of prosthetists, orthotists, and orthopedic surgeons. 1957Ibid. Spring 116/1 Approximately 60 percent of the class time in orthotics was used for actual laboratory practice. 1968Math. Biosciences III. 156 Essential problems in prosthetics, orthotics, remote handling, and robot design have a common theoretical background. 1970R. D. Muckart in G. Murdoch Prosthetic & Orthotic Pract. xi. 481 The orthotist would thus be able to devote his time more profitably to the solution of the splintage problems of the severely disabled patient. 1975Observer 8 June 1/7 A critical report of the orthotic industry..is now circulating among orthopaedic surgeons. 1976Alyn & Deeside Observer 10 Dec. 22/3 (Advt.), The post also offers experience in Plaster Work and Orthotics. |