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elbow-wrist-hand orthosis — (EWHO) an orthosis designed for treatment of disorders of the upper limb below the shoulder; there may or may not be a finger or thumb component … Medical dictionary
shoulder-elbow-wrist-hand orthosis — (SEWHO) one for treatment of weakness or paralysis of the entire upper limb from shoulder to hand … Medical dictionary
wrist-hand splint — see under orthosis … Medical dictionary
orthosis — An external orthopaedic appliance, as a brace or splint, that prevents or assists movement of the spine or the limbs. [G. o., a making straight] ankle foot o. an o. beginning at the toes, crossing the ankle, and terminating on the calf. cervical… … Medical dictionary
hand splint — a splint that supports weakened hand muscles, with or without a wrist component; called also hand orthosis … Medical dictionary
tenodesis orthosis — any of numerous types of wrist hand orthosis with hinge mechanisms to reinforce normal tenodesis and support flexion and extension. Called also tenodesis splint … Medical dictionary
wrist splint — a splint that supports or protects weakened wrist muscles; it may or may not have forearm or hand components. Called also wrist orthosis … Medical dictionary
Orthotics — Not to be confused with Prosthetics. Orthotist , orthopaedic brace and ankle foot orthotic (AFO) redirect here, where they are dealt with in their respective sections. Two different braces used to treat scoliosis Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, ortho,… … Wikipedia
flexor hinge splint — a dynamic type of wrist hand orthosis for a weak or paralyzed hand, activated by movements of the wrist; metacarpophalangeal flexion is accomplished via a spring and hinge mechanism when the wrist extends. Called also flexor hinge orthosis … Medical dictionary
EWHO — elbow wrist hand orthosis * * * elbow wrist hand orthosis … Medical dictionary
