Traction and its Uses
Traction is a directional pull on the trunk or on an extremity. Its applications include immobilization and reduction of fractures, correction of deformities, and elevation of extremities for the...
View ArticleWhat is Countertraction
Traction is often applied to part of the body to negate the effect of the forces causing the deformity. To be an effective traction the traction should act on the deformity and not whole body. To...
View ArticleComplications of Skin Traction
Skin traction is used where a smaller amount of force is required to correct the deformity. If not used carefully complications of skin traction may occur which include following. Skin Trauma...
View ArticleC-Arm Image Intensifier
C-arm image intensifier or x-ray image intensifier is an imaging component which converts x-rays into a visible image and is used in medical care. C-arm image intensifier and is a commonly used...
View ArticleDegrees of Freedom of Upper Limb
A degree of freedom is a plane of movement. The concept of degrees of freedom is central to kinematics. Consider a ship moving.It is moving in three dimensions. First, up and down in a vertical plane...
View ArticleBone Stimulators – How Effective?
Bone stimulators or bone growth stimulators are devices which are used for enhancing the union of bone. Nonunion [failure of fracture to unite] or delayed union [fracture unites slower than expected]...
View ArticleComponents of Orthopedic Shoes
Shoe serves a variety of functional and cosmetic purposes. For the individual with an orthopedic disorder, footwear can be selected to minimize pressure on sensitive, deformed structures. Shoes can be...
View ArticleLower Limb Orthoses – Components and Functions
Lower limb orthoses are advised for a variety of dysfunctions of lower limb. Most of the lower limb orthoses use prefabricated components which are made of either stainless steel or aluminium....
View ArticleFlexible Spinal Orthoses – Corsets and Belts
Flexible spinal orthoses such as corsets and belts are commonly used in the treatment of back problems. Following types of flexible spinal orthoses are used. Sacroiliac Belt This is a prefabricated...
View ArticleCervical Orthoses – Collars and Post Appliances
Cervical orthosis could be prefabricated or custom made. Prefabricated cervical orthoses are of two basic types : collars and post appliances. There are a lot of other custom made designs. Apart from...
View ArticleTraction, Countertraction and Their Clinical Applications
Traction is a directional pull on the trunk or on an extremity. Its applications include immobilization and reduction of fractures, correction of deformities, and elevation of extremities for the...
View ArticleComplications of Skin Traction
Skin traction is used where a smaller amount of force is required to correct the deformity. If not used carefully complications of skin traction may occur which include following. Skin Trauma...
View ArticleC-Arm Image Intensifier
C-arm image intensifier or x-ray image intensifier is an imaging component which converts x-rays into a visible image and is used in medical care. C-arm image intensifier and is a commonly used gadget...
View ArticleDegrees of Freedom of Upper Limb
A degree of freedom is a plane of movement. The concept of degrees of freedom is central to kinematics. Consider a ship moving.It is moving in three dimensions. First, up and down in a vertical plane...
View ArticleBone Stimulators – How Effective are They?
Bone stimulators or bone growth stimulators are devices which are used for enhancing the union of bone. Nonunion [failure of the fracture to unite] or delayed union [fracture unites slower than...
View ArticleComponents of Orthopedic Shoes
Shoe serves a variety of functional and cosmetic purposes. For the individual with an orthopedic disorder, footwear can be selected to minimize pressure on sensitive, deformed structures. Shoes can be...
View ArticleLower Limb Orthoses – Components and Functions
Lower limb orthoses are advised for a variety of dysfunctions of lower limb. Most of the lower limb orthoses use prefabricated components which are made of either stainless steel or aluminium....
View ArticleFlexible Spinal Orthoses – Corsets and Belts
Flexible spinal orthoses such as corsets and belts are commonly used in the treatment of back problems. Following types of flexible spinal orthoses are used. Sacroiliac Belt This is a prefabricated...
View ArticleCervical Orthoses – Collars and Post Appliances
Cervical orthosis could be prefabricated or custom made. Prefabricated cervical orthoses are of two basic types : collars and post appliances. There are a lot of other custom made designs. Apart from...
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