单词 | orthotic |
释义 | orthoticadj.n. A. adj. Of, relating to, or employing an orthosis or orthoses; serving or functioning as an orthosis. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical appliances or equipment > surgical supports > [adjective] > orthotic orthotic1955 1955 Artificial 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. 1975 Observer 8 June 1/7 A critical report of the orthotic industry..is now circulating among orthopaedic surgeons. 1995 Abilities (Toronto) Spring 26/3 Prior to undertaking a fusion..I had to have a ‘positive result’ (decrease in pain) following facet joint blocks, or freezing of the nerves, and simultaneous use of a plastic spinal orthotic corset. B. n. An orthosis; spec. a moulded insert for a shoe designed to improve posture and gait and prevent or alleviate injury. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical appliances or equipment > surgical supports > [noun] > orthosis orthesis1956 orthosis1958 orthotic1981 1981 C. Temple Challenge of Marathon v. 91 In the USA the trend is towards ‘orthotics’, which are plastic shoe inserts, often custom-made, to correct any foot problems. 1987 N. J. Smith & C. L. Stanitski Sports Med. 53 The custom-fitted orthotic will function as a wedge. It may be made of soft material, such as Plastizote, or somewhat more firm material, such as cork or leather. Rigid orthotics are made of acrylic. 1994 Consumer's Guide Arthritis Medications (Arthritis Soc. Canada) 1/1 Your doctor can..refer you to an occupational therapist..if you have inflammatory arthritis. OTs can have custom splints and orthotics made to help you keep affected joints properly aligned and protected from further injury. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.1955 |
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