Orthosis
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An orthosis is a device that is applied externally to a part of the body to correct deformity, improve function, or relieve symptoms of a disease by supporting or assisting the musculo-neuro-skeletal system. The word is derived from ortho, meaning straight.
Orthoses are sometimes called orthotics, though this is technically the medical field concerned with the application and manufacture of orthoses.
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