Orthotic Devices

"Orthotic Devices" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Apparatus used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body.

Descriptor ID	D009989
MeSH Number(s)	E07.858.442.743
Concept/Terms	Orthotic Devices Orthotic Devices Device, Orthotic Devices, Orthotic Orthotic Device Orthosis Parapodium Parapodiums Orthoses

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Orthotic Devices".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Surgical Equipment [E07.858]
Orthopedic Equipment [E07.858.442]
Orthotic Devices [E07.858.442.743]

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