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2. Paralytic illness of Franklin D. Roosevelt - Wikipedia

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   The chauffeur assisting him failed to brace the tip of his left crutch and Roosevelt fell onto the highly polished lobby floor. Laughing, he asked two young men in the crowd of onlookers to help get him back on his feet. After the luncheon, he told friends it was a "grand and glorious occasion". He did not return to his office for two months.

3. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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   For instance, a shoulder spica covers the trunk of the body and one arm, typically extending to the wrist or hand. These casts were once common for severe shoulder injuries but are rarely used today, as specialized splints and slings have largely replaced them, promoting early mobility to prevent joint stiffness during recovery.

4. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Patient transfer devices generally allow patients with impaired mobility to be moved by caregivers between beds, wheelchairs, commodes, toilets, chairs, stretchers, shower benches, automobiles, swimming pools, and other patient support systems (i.e., radiology, surgical, or examining tables).

5. Wheelchair - Wikipedia

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   A man with a disability sitting in a wheelchair. A wheelchair is a mobilized form of chair using 2 or more wheels, a footrest, and an armrest usually cushioned. It is used when walking is difficult or impossible to do due to illnesses, injury, disabilities, or age-related health conditions.

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7. Back brace - Wikipedia

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   Front view of a pre-moulded plastic back brace with nylon torso and shoulder straps made for a female adolescent or pre-adolescent patient. A back brace is a device designed to limit the motion of the spine in cases of bone fracture or in post-operative spinal fusiona, as well as a preventative measure against some progressive conditions or to correct a patient's posture.