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2. List of orthopedic implants - Wikipedia

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   Orthopedic implant example seen with X-ray. An orthopedic implant is a medical device manufactured to replace a missing joint or bone, or to support a damaged bone. [1] The medical implant is mainly fabricated using stainless steel and titanium alloys for strength and the plastic coating that is done on it acts as an artificial cartilage. [2]

3. Halo-gravity traction device - Wikipedia

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   Halo-gravity traction (HGT) is a type of traction device utilized to treat spinal deformities such as scoliosis, [1] [2] congenital spine deformities, cervical instability, basilar invagination, and kyphosis. [3]

4. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A soft brace, sometimes called soft support or a bandage, belong to the field of orthoses and are supposed to protect the joints from excessive loads. Soft braces are also classified according to regions of the body. In sport, bandages are used to protect bones and joints, and prevent and protect injuries. [66]

5. Pelvic fracture - Wikipedia

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   Unstable fractures are further divided into anterior posterior compression, lateral compression, vertical shear, and combined mechanism fractures. [2] [1] Diagnosis is suspected based on symptoms and examination with confirmation by X-rays or CT scan. [1] If a person is fully awake and has no pain of the pelvis medical imaging is not needed. [2]

6. The best back braces of 2025, according to experts - AOL

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   Factors to consider when choosing the best back brace. Level of support: Understand whether you need a rigid, semi-rigid brace, medium or maximum compression, as well reinforced lumbar support ...

7. Dynamic hip screw - Wikipedia

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   Dynamic hip screw [ citation needed ] It is the most commonly used implant for extracapsular fractures of the hip, [ 1 ] which are common in older osteoporotic patients. There are 3 components of a dynamic hip screw, including a lag screw (inserted into the neck of the femur), a sideplate and several cortical screws (fixated into the proximal ...