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they have different names there you go......

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Q: What is the difference between prosthesis and orthosis?
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Before a prosthesis or orthosis is applied to some one what should you check for?

Someone should check if the patient is allergic to any of the possible materials for making the prosthesis.


What is an Orthosis?

Orthosis-- An external device, such as a splint or a brace, that prevents or assists movement.


What is another name for an orthopedic appliance?

Another name for an orthopedic appliance is orthosis.


What is the difference between prostheses and prosthetics?

Nothing. Just a different way of saying it. Not true. There is the slight but significant aspect of grammar: prosthetic is an adjective, while prosthesis (plural: prostheses) is a noun. So you can say "she's had a prosthesis fitted on her leg" or she's got a prosthetic limb".


Is it prosthesis or prostheses?

Prostheses is the plural of prosthesis


What is the medical term meaning a brace that is worn to improve the function of a leg?

A leg orthosis is the general term for a brace used to improve the leg's function.


What is the medical term meaning brace?

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What does AFO stand for?

Ankle Foot Orthosis


What is the plural noun for prosthesis?

The plural of prosthesis is prostheses. It is a regular plural.


What is the plural form of prosthesis?

Prostheses is the plural form of prosthesis


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When was Scandinavian Customized Prosthesis created?

Scandinavian Customized Prosthesis was created in 1991.