Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
4 results found in prosthetics.
- Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO, Ankle Brace, Foot Drop Brace)
- An external medical device that encompasses the ankle joint and all or part of the foot, designed to support the ankle and improve gait in people with muscle weakness, spasticity, or structural deform…
- Body-Powered Prosthesis (Cable-Operated Prosthesis, Mechanical Prosthesis)
- A body-powered prosthesis is a type of prosthetic device that uses the wearer's own body movements to operate a mechanical function, typically through a cable-pull system. In upper-limb devices like t…
- Cosmesis (Cosmetic Cover, Prosthetic Cosmesis)
- A covering applied to a prosthetic device that is designed to make the prosthesis look more natural or socially acceptable, and sometimes to improve grip or functionality. Cosmeses are available in a …
- Prosthesis (Prosthetic, Prosthetic Device, Artificial Limb)
- A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through congenital conditions, injury, or disease. Prostheses range from purely cosmetic devices designed to r…