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Foot Orthoses
A foot orthosis is an assistive device used in occupational and physical therapy. It is designed to support a person's foot in a way that makes it more functional following disease or injury.
Halo Brace Procedures
Pin site and skin care for a patient in Halo Brace. Note - no supporting evidence in this document.
Halo Brace Protocol
Outline the management of a patient in a halo brace
Lower Limb Orthoses
A lower limb orthosis is an external force system used to compensate or control for decreased or abnormal forces in the hip, knee, ankle, or foot.
Rigid Cervical Collar
UNC Protocol. Purpose: to outline the nursing management of patients with rigid cervical collar immobilization
Spinal Orthoses
Spinal orthoses, also known as braces, are devices worn on the body to treat conditions such as scoliosis, back pain, and injury.
Upper Limb Orthoses
An orthosis is a device that is applied to the body in order to protect and stabilize body parts, to prevent or correct scarring and deformities, or to aid in performance of certain functions. Upper limb orthoses are applied to the shoulder, elbow, arm, wrist, or hand. These devices may be called orthoses, orthotic devices, or splints.
