noun
- a medical device worn to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient wore a knee orthosis to stabilize the joint after surgery.
- Her doctor prescribed a custom orthosis to correct her foot alignment.
- The orthosis helped reduce pain in his lower back.
- Physical therapists often recommend an orthosis for ankle support.
- The child’s spinal orthosis needed regular adjustments as she grew.
- Modern orthosis devices are lighter and more comfortable than older models.