Prosthesis & orthosis Difference

First :Different nature

1. A prosthesis is an artificial prosthesis specially designed and assembled to make up for an amputee or an incomplete limb by means of engineering technology, also known as a "prosthetic limb".

2. Orthotics refer to the general term for external devices assembled on the limbs, trunk and other parts of the human body.

Second, the effect is different

1. The main function of prosthesis is to replace part of the function of the lost limb, so that the amputee can restore a certain self-care and work ability.

2. Orthotics

(1) Stability and support: To maintain joint stability and restore weight-bearing or exercise capacity by restricting abnormal movements of the limb or trunk.

(2) Fixation and correction: For deformed limbs or trunks, the deformity is corrected or the aggravation of the deformity is prevented by fixing the diseased part.

(3) Protection and load-free: By fixing the diseased limbs or joints, restricting their abnormal activities, maintaining the normal alignment of limbs and joints, and reducing or eliminating the long-bearing load for the lower limb load-bearing joints.

(4) Compensation and assistance: Provide power or energy storage through certain devices such as rubber bands, springs, etc., to compensate for the lost muscle function, or to give a certain amount of assistance to the weaker muscles to assist limb activities or Movement of the paralyzed limb.

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