Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthotic Devices

Apparatus used to support, align, or augment the functioning of parts of the body.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Apparatus used to support, align, or augment the functioning of parts of the body.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Orthoses
  • Orthosis
  • Device, Orthotic
  • Devices, Orthotic
  • Orthose
  • Orthotic Device
  • Parapodium
  • Parapodiums

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Aspects Covered

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

includes slings, BRACES, etc.

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History Note

74(72)

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Previous Indexing

  • Orthopedic Equipment (1966-1971)

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Tree Number

  1. E07w.858.442.743w

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NLM Classification

WE 26

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthotic Devices. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009989. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009989
  2. Orthotic Devices. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthoses
  3. Orthotic Devices. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1410069