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Orthosis

ImageSource: www.orthopedia.fantom.com   Orthotics   ( Greek :   Ορθός ,   romanized :  ortho ,   lit.   'to straighten, to align') is a   medical specialty   that focuses on the design and application of   orthoses . An   orthosis   (plural:   orthoses ) is "an externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and   skeletal system ". [1]   An   orthotist   is the primary medical clinician responsible for the prescription, manufacture and management of orthoses. [2]   An orthosis may be used to: Control, guide, limit and/or immobilize an  extremity ,  joint  or body segment for a particular reason Restrict movement in a given direction Assist movement generally Reduce  weight bearing  forces for a particular purpose Aid  rehabilitation  from  fractures  after the removal of a cast Otherwise corre...
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Plaster Casts

  Plaster of Paris (POP) casts are often applied in the Emergency Department as means of immobilising fractures, pre-operative protection and pain relief. Application of POP is a procedure, often performed by nurses. It is an extended clinical skill requiring sound knowledge, not only in the process of application, limb positioning but also the fundamentals musculoskeletal physiology. Patient education in terms of complications of wearing a plaster cast is also a necessity. During a clinical placement in the ED, you may have the opportunity to become involved in musculoskeletal assessment and the application of a POP to a limb. Within this module there are a number of resources that inform and guide practice, taking into consideration nursing assessment, cast application and potential complications that could lead to neurovascular compromise. Adapted from www.ed-areyouprepared.com
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Prosthesis

Image credit: Ottobock   In  medicine , a  prosthesis  (plural: prostheses; from  Ancient Greek   prosthesis , "addition, application, attachment") [1]  or  prosthetic  implant [2] [3]  is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth ( congenital disorder ). Prostheses are intended to restore the normal functions of the missing body part. [4]   Amputee rehabilitation is primarily coordinated by a  physiatrist  as part of an inter-disciplinary team consisting of physiatrists, prosthetists, nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. [5] Prostheses can be created by hand or with  computer-aided design  (CAD), a software interface that helps creators design and analyze the creation with computer-generated  2-D  and  3-D graphics  as well as analysis and optimization tools. Adapted from Wikipedia.
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Fractures & Treatment

  Bone Fractures Bone fractures, commonly known as broken bones, happen to millions of people across the country each year. Typically caused by sports injuries, car accidents or falls, these painful injuries take time to heal. Your healthcare provider has several options to treat fractures. Symptoms and Causes   Diagnosis and Tests Management and Treatment   Prevention Outlook / Prognosis   Living With OVERVIEW What is a bone fracture? When you break a bone, healthcare providers call it a bone fracture. This break changes the shape of the bone. These breaks may happen straight across a bone or along its length. A fracture can split a bone in two or leave it in several pieces. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy What types of bone fractures are there? Healthcare providers can usually categorize a bone fracture based on its featur...
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