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2. Shoe insert - Wikipedia

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   A pair of orthopedic insoles A pair of regular leather inner soles. A removable shoe insert, otherwise known as a foot orthosis, insole or inner sole, accomplishes many purposes, including daily wear comfort, height enhancement, plantar fasciitis treatment, arch support, foot and joint pain relief from arthritis, overuse, injuries, leg length discrepancy, and other causes such as orthopedic ...

3. 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 to ...

4. Wound closure strip - Wikipedia

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   Like wound closure strips, butterfly closures do not require a medical professional to apply and can result in improved cosmetic outcomes for small wounds, compared to surgical sutures. Waterproof closure strips: Steri-Strips are paper-based, so durability and usage can be compromised if they get wet, requiring dryness and precision.

5. Finger cot - Wikipedia

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   A toe protector or toe cap is very similar, but shorter and of greater diameter. The function is not so much to prevent contamination—toes are normally contained within footwear that protects them—but to protect an injured toe against further damage from friction and pressure by continual rubbing against other toes and shoes.

6. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A pair of AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) braces being used to aid bilateral foot drop. Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints. [1]

7. Orthopedic boot - Wikipedia

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   A variety of orthopedic boots are used for the treatment of injuries of the foot or ankle. Along with orthopedic casts, leg braces, splints and orthotics, they can immobilize and shift weight bearing to help treat injuries to the foot area.