Restrain joint with orthosis by the physician

Orthoses for diseased joints are prescribed by the doctor

05/31/2013

With orthoses, almost every part of the body can be sedated, stabilized or relieved with appropriate illness. In contrast to bandages, which are available over the counter in pharmacies or in the retail trade, orthoses must be prescribed by the doctor. They consist of a solid material and often have other band parts such as plastic or metal rails, reins, brackets, rods and adjustable joints.

Resting, stabilizing or slowly mobilizing the joint that has become diseased
Almost every adult has needed a bandage before, for example, when the wrist hurts. Many recreational athletes also use them regularly. Most bandages consist of a combination of textiles and elastic inserts. Your close relatives, the orthoses, are even more versatile.

An orthosis is an orthopedic aid that can stabilize, relieve or calm any area of ​​the body in the event of a corresponding illness or injury. In addition, orthoses may serve for external guidance or correction of limbs or trunk, as well as slow mobilization after immobilization. Common areas of use include injuries such as strains, sprains, torn ligaments, back pain, and cervical spine distorsions.

In the area of ​​the trunk, a distinction is made between active and passive trunk orthoses. While the active torso orthoses support the active correction of spinal skeletal malalignment, for example, in scoliosis, passive trunk orthoses or support corsets are used primarily for relief, support and bedding in an unstable spine or in pain patients. A problem that can occur with passive support corsets is the weakening of the back muscles, which occurs due to the protection and can cause dependence. Other hull orthoses are created to erect and stretch the spine. Often, orthoses are also used for diseases and injuries of the hand, finger, ankle and knee joints for temporary immobilization.

Most orthoses are made of a solid material that retains its shape even when moving, as well as adjustable joints, reins, irons and bars as the manufacturer association for medical compression therapy and orthopedic aids Eurocom reported in Düren. Orthoses, unlike bandages, must be prescribed by a doctor. (Ag)