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2. Splint (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Capener finger splint. By the emergency medical services or by volunteer first responders, to temporarily immobilize a fractured limb before transportation;; By allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and orthotists, to immobilize an articulation (e.g. the knee) that can be freed while not standing (e.g. during sleep);

3. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A knee brace is not meant to treat an injury or disease on its own, but is used as a component of treatment along with drugs, physical therapy and possibly surgery. When used properly, a knee brace may help an individual to stay active by enhancing the position and movement of the knee or reducing pain. [medical citation needed]

4. Knee - Wikipedia

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   The knee is a modified hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, which is composed of three functional compartments: the patellofemoral articulation, consisting of the patella, or "kneecap", and the patellar groove on the front of the femur through which it slides; and the medial and lateral tibiofemoral articulations linking the femur, or thigh bone, with the tibia, the main bone of the lower ...

5. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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   Orthopedic brace are another alternative, commonly used for joint injuries or soft tissue sprains and strains. Braces provide support and stabilize joints like the knee, ankle, or wrist. They are often used for conditions such as ligament sprains, tendinitis, or as post-operative support.

6. Reduction (orthopedic surgery) - Wikipedia

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   Orthopedic surgery attempts to recreate the normal anatomy of the fractured bone by reduction of the displacement. [ citation needed ] This sense of the term "reduction" does not imply any sort of removal or quantitative decrease but rather implies a restoration: re ("back [to initial position]") + ducere ("lead"/"bring"), i.e., "bringing back ...

7. Anterior cruciate ligament - Wikipedia

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   The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four main ligaments of the knee, providing 85% of the restraining force to anterior tibial displacement at 30 and 90° of knee flexion. [2] The ACL is the most frequently injured ligament in the knee.