Orthosis: Seattle Systems Inc.Rainier Boot, the latest addition to the company's line of Sure Step custom ankle-foot orthoses, is used in the management of moderate to severe posterior tibialis tibialis /tib·i·a·lis/ (tib?e-a´lis) [L.] tibial. tibialis [L.] tibial. tendon dysfunction, degenerative arthritis Noun 1. degenerative arthritis - chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints , severe pronation pronation /pro·na·tion/ (-na´shun) the act of assuming the prone position, or the state of being prone. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm backward (posteriorly) or downward, performed by medial rotation of the forearm. , and other ankle instabilities. Circle No 101 on the Reader Service Card or visit www.apta.org/adinfo [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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