Description
What is an orthosis: The most common function of an orthosis is to stabilize, immobilize, or relieve pressure on a selected joint. Orthoses are also used to correct joint misalignment to maintain a normal range of motion.
Orthoses used for chronic joint instability provide functional support for the joint, counteract pathological, often painful movements, and prevent dislocations. The most common indications for the temporary use of orthoses are states after injuries when we need to relieve pressure on the joint after sprains, dislocations, or during tendon healing.
Orthoses support patients with dysfunctions, such as neurological damage; when the patient cannot place the limb correctly, the orthosis maintains the correct limb position. Each time the orthosis should be well adapted to the patient, the problem, disease, body structure, and functional needs. The doctor adjusts the duration of wearing the orthosis. There are cases in which the patient uses the orthosis all the time as the equivalent of an uncomfortable bandage. In cases where the orthosis is to be an orthopaedic supply for daily and permanent use, the patient is gradually accustomed to the service.
