Orthotics & Prosthetics

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Hello everyone, here is my glossary. I study Orthotics and Prosthetics at College Montmorency. In this program, we see how to make various orthosis and prosthesis and we use very specific terms to designate things such as ; what term means "towards the middle"? The answer is "medial". It is then necessary to be well understood by our colleagues or by our patients. So, to be well understood and to use the appropriate language, it is necessary to learn the notions associated with orthesis and prosthesis. This glossary will help you better understand and explain the terms used in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Abduction The act of moving the hip (and residual limb) away from the middle line of the body. Adduction The act of moving the hip (and residual limb) toward the middle line of the body. Alignment Position of prosthetic socket in relation to foot and knee. Amputation Removal of a body part through surgery or trauma. Anterior The front of the body. Atrophy ...

Hi! My name is Lea. I am 23 years old. I am from Montreal. I study Orthotics and Prosthetics at College Montmorency. I am in my third year out of four. In the future, I want to be an Orthesist for the purpose of helping people improve their quality of life. In my blog, I will show you many things about my field of study and my future career.