Ankle/foot orthosis. (Product Spotlight).Herbst Cradle[TM] from Brown Medical Industries is a new ankle/foot orthosis orthosis /or·tho·sis/ (or-tho´sis) pl. ortho´ses [Gr.] an orthopedic appliance or apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve function of movable parts of the body. product used for the treatment of plantar flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent. flex·ion n. 1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors. 2. and Achilles' contractures Contractures Definition Contractures are the chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in non-bony tissue. These non-bony tissues include muscles, ligaments, and tendons. , and for prevention and healing of decubital ulcers decubital ulcers see decubitus ulcer. on the heel and malleoli. Weighing only 15 oz., Herbst Cradle features durable, easy-to-clean ripstop nylon material. Its design also reduces pressure and abrasion by bed linens. Additionally, the antirotation bar treats medial or lateral rotations of lower extremities and unwanted hip positioning. CIRCLE 143 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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