Orthopedic devices are devices manufactured and designed for people who suffer from a physical disability in one or more parts of the body, with the main function of supporting mobility to move from one place to another, and also help in correcting postures.
Orthopedic devices range from the smallest and simplest to the most complex, such as high-tech machines or devices.
How do braces work ?
As we mentioned before, orthopedic devices are specialized for people who suffer from some type of physical disability, therefore, the function of the orthopedic device depends on the type of need, that is, it can support or guarantee one or more joints. ( movable joint of one bone with another) weak according to the area of the body where it is used.
That is why there are different types of orthotics such as full or short leg braces, hip belts, orthopedic vests or corsets, foot braces, splints, among others.
Importance of braces
Orthopedic devices should mainly help for the use of rehabilitation, since each one of them must be manufactured in a personalized way for the patient and the modifications to be used must be according to the needs that the person requires, for example age. It is one of several factors to consider when making an orthopedic appliance .
But the most important thing about the use of these devices has to do with the continuous form of use, for adaptability and follow-up it must be carried out by orthopedic specialists.
To be able to use an orthopedic device effectively , certain conditions of said device need to be met, for example: comfort, it must be easy to put on and remove, it must not cause damage, such as irritate, cut or discomfort, it must be light but at the same time time must be resistant, easy to fix or adapt according to the development and growth of the person to use as it is in the case of children.
The most important thing about using an orthopedic device is that there should always be constant supervision towards the person who is using it, since it can generate certain doubts that arise when using an orthopedic device; since it is a device that the human body is not used to.
Orthopedic devices that you can find in Mediprax Mexico
- -OTP splints
- -Carbon fiber dynamic ferrules
- -Splint for radial nerve injury
- -Cranial helmet for babies with plagiocephaly
- -jewett corset
- -norton corset
- -Regal Corset
- -Philadelphia type semi-rigid cervical collar
