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Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses , sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints. [ 1 ]
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA, formerly Otto Bock, is an international company based in Duderstadt Germany, that operates in the field of orthopedic technology. It is considered the world market leader in the field of prosthetics and one of the leading suppliers in orthotics, wheelchairs and exoskeletons.
An orthotist has an overall responsibly of orthotics treatment, who can supervise and mentor the practice of other personnel. [1] They are clinicians trained to assess the needs of the user, prescribe treatment, determine the precise technical specifications of orthotic devices, take measurements and image of body segments, prepare model of the ...
The Swedish Medical Society (also known as the Swedish Society of Medicine, Swedish: Svenska Läkaresällskapet) is an independent and scientific professional organization formed by Swedish physicians, including doctors from all medical specialties. Its aims are the promotion of research, education, and quality in health care.
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Podiatrists mold custom orthotics to address patients' foot malformations. There are multiple means developed to create the basis for the molds, including plaster casts, foam box impressions, and three-dimensional computer imaging.
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