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2. Stump sock - Wikipedia

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   Stump socks [1] are tubular medical or clothing accessories with a blind end that are fashioned similar to socks, usually without a heel. They are worn on amputation stumps for a number of reasons. As stump socks are typically worn on body parts that do not contain a foot, their definition is distinct from the average sock type garment.

3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Compression stockings (Flight Socks, Support Bandage) are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent the occurrence of, and guard against further progression of, venous disorders [1] such as edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the ...

4. Hanger, Inc. - Wikipedia

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   The primary division of Hanger, Inc.'s Patient Care segment is Hanger Clinic (formerly Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics), which specializes in the design, fabrication, and delivery of custom O&P devices through 677 patient care clinics, with 109 satellite locations in 44 states, as well as the District of Columbia as of September 30, 2018. [2]

5. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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   A bellyband, wrap, or abdominal binder is a compression garment which resembles a tubetop but worn over the abdomen of expectant mothers. [2] Bellybands are also commonly worn post-childbirth to help provide abdominal and back support thereby making it easier to perform day to day tasks, and to help mothers with their posture.

6. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   A prosthesis, prosthetic, or prosthetic limb is a device that replaces a missing body part. It is part of the field of biomechatronics , the science of using mechanical devices with human muscular , musculoskeletal , and nervous systems to assist or enhance motor control lost by trauma , disease, or defect .

7. Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary ...

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   Under SPS rules, the burden of proof is on the complainant country to demonstrate that a measure violates Article 2.2 and Articles 5.1-5.8 before it can be regulated [16] even though scientific evidence can never be conclusive and it is not possible to test for all health risks that could arise from the importation of a certain product. [17]