- orthopaedic device
- ortho·pae·dic de·ˈvicen orthopädisches Hilfsmittel
English-german dictionary. 2013.
English-german dictionary. 2013.
Brace (orthopaedic) — An orthopaedic brace (also orthosis or orthotic) is a device used to: *immobilize a joint or body segment, *restrict movement in a given direction, *assist movement, *reduce weight bearing forces, or *correct the shape of the body.Most often in… … Wikipedia
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
Paul Randall Harrington — For the singer and winner of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, see Paul Harrington (musician). Paul Randall Harrington Paul Randall Harrington Born 27 September 1911(1911 09 27) … Wikipedia
Derek McMinn — M.D. F.R.C.S. Nationality British Occupation Orthopaedic Surgeon Known for Hip Resurfacing, Total Hip Replacement, Hip Revision Surgery, Total Knee Replacement, Knee Revision Surgery Derek McMinn is a British orthopaedic surgeon and inventor … Wikipedia
Carpal tunnel syndrome — Classification and external resources Transverse section at the wrist. The median nerve is colored yellow. The carpal tunnel consists of the bones and flexor retinaculum. ICD 1 … Wikipedia
Medical software — Logo, by Harry Gouvas In computers, medical software is a significant branch of software engineering. Many medical devices that monitor or control patients are predominantly controlled by software. Medical devices are frequently regulated and… … Wikipedia
Osteoporosis — Classification and external resources A stooped back is often the result of osteoporosis. ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
OssaTron — The OssaTron is a high energy shock wave system that provides a non surgical alternative for patients diagnosed with chronic proximal plantar fasciopathy (severe heel pain), usually referred to as fasciitis. This non invasive out patient… … Wikipedia
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty — is a surgical procedure used to relieve arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced. UKA surgery may reduce post operative pain and have a shorter recovery period than a total knee… … Wikipedia
Avascular necrosis — Classification and external resources Femur head showing a flap of cartilage (osteochondritis dissecans) due to avascular necrosis. Specimen from total hip replacement surgery … Wikipedia
Minimally invasive hip resurfacing — (MIS) is total or partial hip surgery that can be carried out through an incision of less than 10 cm without imparting great forces on the anatomy or compromising component positioning [1] The modified posterior MIS approach to hip… … Wikipedia