What are Orthosis?

Orthosis are the assistive devices which help in rehabilitation, correction of the posture, pain reduction as well as aid as provide support to the weak muscles or areas of the body.

These are in many forms,structures and are numerous in types, they are the integral part of the orthopedic treatment process.

They have been broadly divided into following Categories:

• AFO – Ankle Foot Orthosis

• KAFO – Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis

• HKAFO – Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis

• KO – Knee Orthosis

• CO – Cervical Orthosis

• LO – Lumbar Orthosis

• WHO – Wrist Hand Orthosis

• CTLSO – Cervico-Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis

• FO – Foot Orthosis etc

They have also been named as Braces, Callipers, splints, corsets etc.

How are they Applied?

It depends upon the area being treated and the type of orthosis used:

• The patient & the caregivers will be taught how to don that orthosis at home

• How to tighten or loosen it using the buckels

• Till what time it has to be worn by the patient and

• The Pressure points to be taken care of.

What purpose do they serve?

• Provide support to the weak muscles thus reducing the pain.

• Corrects and prevents the misalignments of the joints

• Dynamic orthosis helps in correction of the deformities

• Helps in keeping the body immobilised, or to relieve weight bearing, to heal the fractures faster

Question 1. Will you be providing Orthosis at your Clinic itself?

Answer. Yes, you will be given the orthosis,as per your requirements and the deformity/ailment/Surgery.

Question 2. Do I have to wear the orthosis all the time?

Answer. No, If you have not undergone any surgery, then you don’t have to wear it all the time, You should start by wearing it for one hour first and then start increasing the time duration gradually unless advised otherwise.

Question 3. Do You have all the Orthosis required after joint replacement or any other fracture surgery?

Answer. Yes, we have all kinds of splints, corsets and braces required after joint replacement and other fracture related surgeries.

Question 4. Can I exercise while wearing Orthosis?

Answer. It again depends upon the reason why you are wearing them, in surgical cases, where the joint is in splint, then the splint is doffed first and then the exercises are performed unless stated otherwise.

Question 6. Till when the orthosis be needed after surgery?

Answer. You will have to wear the orthosis till the recovery of the condition.

Question 7. What diseases can be treated with Orthotic treatment along with the orthopedic treatment?

Answer. Orthosis Treatment helps in many conditions, some of them are as follows:

• Tennis Elbow

• Cervical & Lumbar Spondylitis

• Back disorders like Scoliosis

• Arthritis (Rheumatoid And Osteoarthritis)

• Poliomyelitis

• Limb-length deformities

• Flat foot,Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis) etc.

Question 8. What precautions should I take while wearing Orthosis?

Answer. You should watch out for any pressure points or any areas which are facing excessive pressure upon them thus leading to reddening and skin irritation.  

Question 9. Do You provide posture correction, Gait Training (Walking rehabilitation) Orthosis as well?

Answer. Yes, we provide all types of rehabilitation treatment required to make a patient return to normal life again!

Question 10. Will wearing an orthosis relieve my Arthritis pain as well?

Answer. Yes, Wearing Orthosis like Knee Braces will definitely help in decreasing the pain while supporting the surrounding muscles resulting in more efficient and controlled walking.