Orthopedic Equipment
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Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from ORTHOTIC DEVICES, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients. |
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nonexpendable & used by the orthopedic surgeon; do not confuse with ORTHOTIC DEVICES used on the patient |
Orthopedic Equipment Categories.
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Canes - Sticks used as walking aids. The canes may have three or four prongs at the end of the shaft. |
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Crutches - Wooden or metal staffs designed to aid a person in walking. (UMDNS,1999) |
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Orthopedic Fixation Devices - Devices which are used in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases. |
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Orthotic Devices - Apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body. |
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Walkers - Walking aids generally having two handgrips and four legs. |
Orthopedic Equipment Definitions and Terms
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