Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthopedic Equipment

Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from ORTHOTIC DEVICES, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from ORTHOTIC DEVICES, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Equipment, Orthopedic
  • Equipments, Orthopedic
  • Orthopedic Equipments

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

nonexpendable & used by the orthopedic surgeon; do not confuse with ORTHOTIC DEVICES used on the patient

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  1. E07w.858.442

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthopedic Equipment. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009983. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009983
  2. Orthopedic Equipment. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72085708