Orthotics

For the branch of medicine dealing with artificial body parts, see Prosthetics. For the specialist in orthotic devices, see Orthotist.

Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints.[1] An orthosis is "an externally applied device used to influence the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems."[2] Orthotists are medical professionals who specialize in designing orthotic devices such as braces or foot orthoses.

  1. ^ The dictionary definition of calipers at Wiktionary
  2. ^ "Prosthetics and orthotics". iso.org. International Organization for Standardization. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
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