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ABC

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American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc.

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ABC, Certified practitioner

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practitioners who successfully complete the education, experience, and examination requirements by the American Board for Certification in orthotics and prosthetics Inc (ABC) are conferred the titles Orthotists (CO) and certified prosthetists

The title of Certified prosthetists-orthotists (CPO) is conferred to practitioners whose responsibilities conform to those of both orthotists and prosthetists and who have successfully completed all requirements

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Abduction

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the act of moving the hip (and residual limb) away from the midline from the body

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Adduction

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The act of moving the hip (and residual limb) toward the midline of the body

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Accreditation

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a determination by the American board for certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics inc that is eligible organization satisfactorily complies with all applicable standards

Allen orthopedic labs & ABC accreditted

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Alignment

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the relationship of the prosthetic foot to the socket

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Amputation

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the removal of a body extremity by surgery or trauma

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Anterior

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the front of the body

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Bulbous

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refers to the residual limb being larger in circumference at the end than at the top

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Check socket

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a socket made of clear plastic used to evaluate the fit of the socket designed to the residual limb

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circumduction

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the circular motion of a limb that is created when the movements of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction are sequentially performed

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CO (certified Orthotist)

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Orthotist who has passed the certification standards of the American board of certification in orthotics and prosthetics and maintain certification through mandatory continuing education programs and adherence to the canons of ethical conduct

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Continuing Education

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Education and experiences beyond initial professional preparation that are relevant to the type of patient care delivered

providing current knowledge relevant to the individual’s discipline of practice.

Continuing education is mandatory and required every 5 years

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CPO (certified prosthetist)

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Prosthetist who has passed the certification standards or the American Board of certification in orthotics and prosthetics and maintains certification through mandatory continuing education programs and adherence to the canons of ethical conduct

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Cervical

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pertaining to the neck

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Custom Designed Orthosis

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orthosis individually made for a specific patient and created using an impression by means of plaster or fiber cast

a digital image using computer aided design computer aided manufacture (CAD-CAM) systems software, or direct form to a patient

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Custom Designed Prosthesis

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Prostheses are custom made from an anatomical positive model of an individual’s residual limb an in accordance with anatomical measurements of the sound limb.

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Custom Fitted Orthoses

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Orthoses which are pre-made in specific anatomical sizes and are modified and custom fitted to the effected limb or spine to control moderate or complex neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal disorders.

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Definitive Prosthesis

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A permanent prosthesis (usually provided after a preparatory/ temporary) that is designed to last for several years.

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Distal

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A structure that is located farther away from the attached end of a limb.

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Doffing

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Taking the orthosis or prosthesis off.

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Donning

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Putting the orthosis or prosthesis on.

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Dorsal Surface

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The top of the foot and the back of the hand.

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Dorsiflexion

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Bending the wrist so the dorsal surface of the hand points toward the forearm; bending the ankle so the foot points upward.

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Dystrophy

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Pathologic loss of muscle mass.

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Edema

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Swelling of the tissue.

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Endoskeletal Design

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A construction technique that uses a pipe or pylon as the support structure. This design allows for the exchange of components and adjustment. An endoskeletal system can be covered with a cosmetic foam that is shaped to match the sound side limb.

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Exoskeletal Design

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A construction technique that uses wood or hard foam as the support structure. This prosthesis is identified by its hard, external finish.

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Eversion

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The outward rotation of the plantar surface, or sole, of the foot so that it faces away from the median, or midline, of the body.

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Extension

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The act of moving the hip (and residual limb) backward or to the rear of the body.

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Fabrication

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Procedure of mechanically creating a device.

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Fitter-Orthotics

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Person who is trained and qualified to participate in the fitting and delivery of pre-fabricated orthotic devices and/or soft goods.

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Fitter-Mastectomy

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Person who is trained and qualified to participate in the fitting and delivery of breast prostheses and mastectomy products and services.

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Flexion

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The act of moving the hip (and residual limb) forward or to the front of the body.

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Functional Level

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Degree of function a disabled patient still achieves.

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Gait

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Walking.

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Genu Recurvatum

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Condition in which the knee is hyperextended.

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Genu Valgum

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Commonly known as knock-knee.

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Genu Varum

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Commonly known as bowlegs.

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Hyperextension

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Extending the extremity beyond anatomical position.

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Inversion

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The inward rotation of the plantar surface, or sole, of the foot so that it faces toward the median, or midline, of the body.

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Kyphosis

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Exaggerated posterior, or backward, curvature in the thoracic region.

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Lateral (External) Rotation

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The rotation of a body part away from the median, or midline, of the body. Also referred to as external rotation.

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Lordosis

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Exaggerated anterior, or forward, curvature in the lumbar or cervical regions.

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Medial (Internal) Rotation

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The rotation of a body part toward the median, or midline, of the body. Also referred to as internal rotation.

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Necrosis

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Cellular or tissue death within the living body, such as with gangrene.

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O & P

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Orthotics and prosthetics.

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O & P Facility

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Place where orthotic or prosthetic patient care is provided.

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Orthosis

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Custom-fabricated or custom-fitted brace or support designed to align, correct, or prevent neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity.

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Orthotics

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The science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing an orthosis under a prescription from a licensed physician, chiropractor, or podiatrist to correct or alleviate neuromuscular or musculoskeletal dysfunction, disease, injury, or deformity.

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Orthotist

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Person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits or services orthoses as prescribed by a licensed physician, and who assists in the formulation of an orthosis to support or correct disabilities.

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Palmar (Volar) Flexion

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Bending the wrist so the palmar surface of the hand points toward the forearm.

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Palmar (Volar) Surface

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The front, or palm, of the hand. Also referred to as the volar surface.

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Paralysis

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Complete loss of the ability to control muscular activity in various locations.

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Pedorthics

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Design, manufacture, fit and/or modification of show and foot orthoses to alleviate foot problems caused by disease, congenital condition, overuse, or injury.

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Pes (Talipes) Valgus

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An acquired deformity where the weight is borne on the inner border of the foot and the sole is turned outward. Also referred to as talipes valgus.

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Pes (Talipes) Varus

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A deformity in which the weight is borne on the outer border of the foot and the sole of the foot is turned inward. Also referred to as talipes varus.

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Pes Calcaneus

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Present when the ankle is dorsiflexed and the toes are elevated. This causes the weight to be borne primarily on the heel.

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Pes Cavus

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The exaggerated height of the longitudinal arch of the foot.

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Pes Equinus

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Present when the ankle is plantar flexed and the heel is elevated. This causes the weight to be borne primarily on the toes.

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Pes Planus (Planovalgus)

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Commonly known as flatfoot, the foot looks flat and is almost always bent out-ward. Also referred to as planovalgus.

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Physical Therapist (PT)

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A trained professional who performs and teaches exercises and other physical activities to aid in rehabilitation and maximizing physical ability with less pain. PTs teach the amputee exercise techniques, gait training, and ways to navigate physical barriers with a prosthesis.

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Plantar Flexion

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Bending the ankle so the foot points downward.

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Plantar Surface

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The bottom, or sole, of the foot.

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Plaster Impression

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The plaster cast that is applied to the residual limb to obtain an accurate model during the fabrication process.

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Posterior

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The back of the body.

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Practitioner

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Allied health professional who is specifically educated and clinically trained to manage the provision of comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care (commonly used term to refer to orthotists and prosthetists).

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Prefabricated Orthosis

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An orthosis manufactured in quantity without a specific patient in mind. It may be trimmed, bent, molded, or otherwise modified for use by a specific patient (i.e., custom fitted).

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Preparatory (Temporary) Prosthesis

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An artificial limb that is designed, fabricated, and fitted soon after surgery. The prosthesis is worn as the residual limb is healing.

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Pronation

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The movement of the forearm so that the hand rests palm down on a surface.

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Prosthesis

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Artificial medical device that is not surgically implanted but used to replace a missing limb or appendage.

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Prosthetics

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Science and practice of evaluating, measuring, designing, fabricating, assembling, fitting, adjusting, or servicing prosthesis under an order from a licensed physician.

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Prosthetic Components

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The parts that make up the artificial limb.

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Prosthetic Sock

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A sock knitted to fit the shape of the residual limb worn inside the socket. The sock reduces the friction between the residual limb and the socket and replaces lost volume in the socket due to the shrinking of the residual limb.

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Prosthetist

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Person who measures, designs, fabricates, fits or services prosthesis as prescribed by a licensed physician, and who assists in the formulation of the prosthesis prescription for the replacement of external parts of the human body lost due to amputation or congenital deformities or absences .

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Protraction

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The forward movement of a body part such as the shoulder.

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Proximal

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A structure that is located closer to the attached end of a limb.

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Quadriplegia (Tetraplegia)

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Paralysis of all four extremities and the trunk. Also referred to as tetraplegia.

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Residual Limb

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Remaining portion of the limb after amputation.

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Retraction

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The backward movement of a body part such as the shoulder.

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Rehabilitation

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Process of restoring a person who has been debilitated by a disease or injury to a functional life.

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Rehabilitation Team

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Group of allied health care professionals that frequently includes physician, surgeon, orthotist/prosthetists, physical and occupational therapist, social worker, and counselor who serve the needs of a patient.

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Scoliosis

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Lateral, or outward, curvature of the spine in the thoracic and/or lumbar regions.

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Socket

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The portion of the prosthesis that is in contact with the residual limb.

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Soft Orthosis

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Orthotic device made from fabric or elastic components (e.g., pressure gradient hose, corset, cervical collars, trusses).

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Sound side leg

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Non-amputated limb.

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Spina Bifida

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A congenital malformation of the vertebral column. In prenatal life the column fails to develop and close normally, and the portion of the bony spine remains separated in two sections.

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Supination

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The movement of the forearm so that the hand rests palm up on a surface.

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Talipes Equinovarus

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Commonly known as clubfoot. In this disorder the foot has a small, elevated heel; a broad twisted forefoot; and a curved outer border.

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Technician-Orthotic/Prosthetic

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Person trained to fabricate, repair, and maintain orthoses or prostheses under the supervision of an orthotist/ prosthetist.

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Thoracic

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Related to the trunk/rib cage.

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Transfemoral

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A type of amputation that occurs above the knee.

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Transhumeral

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A type of amputation that occurs above the elbow.

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Transradial

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A type of amputation that occurs at the forearm.

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Transtibial

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A type of amputation that occurs below the knee.

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Valgus

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Deformity of the foot resulting in the outward rotation of the plantar surface, or sole, of the foot so that it faces away from the median, or midline of the body.

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BK

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Below Knee, also known as Transtibial

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AK

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Above Knee, also known as Transfemoral

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BE

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Below Elbow, also known as Transradial

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AE

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Above Elbow, also known as Transhumeral

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AFO

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Ankle Foot Orthosis

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CO

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Cervical Orthosis

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CROW

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Charcot Restrain Orthotic Walker

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CTLSO

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Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis

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DMO

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Dynamic Movement Orthosis

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EWHO

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Elbow Wrist Hand Orthosis

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FO

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Foot Orthosis

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HKAFO

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Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis

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HO

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Hand Orthosis

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KAFO

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Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis

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KO

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Knee Orthosis

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LSO

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Lumbar Sacral Orthosis

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SEWHO

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Shoulder Elbow Wrist Hand Orthosis

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SMO

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Supra-Malleolar Orthosis

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TLSO

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Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis

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WHFO

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Wrist Hand Finger Orthosis

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WHO

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Wrist Hand Orthosis

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