Collar, orthopaedic Health Dictionary

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Collar, Orthopaedic: From 1 Different Sources

A soft foam or stiffened device that is worn to treat pain or instability of the neck.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Orthopaedics

Originally the general measures, both surgical and mechanical, for the correction or prevention of deformities in children. Now, that branch of medical science dealing with skeletal deformity (congenital or acquired), fractures and infections of bones, replacement of arthritic joints (hips, knees and ?ngers – see

ARTHROPLASTY) and the treatment of bone tumours. (See BONE, DISORDERS OF; JOINTS, DISEASES OF.)... orthopaedics

Collar-bone

See CLAVICLE.... collar-bone

Brace, Orthopaedic

An appliance worn to support part of the body or hold it in a fixed position. It may be used to correct or halt the development of a deformity, to aid mobility, or to relieve pain. (See also caliper splint; corset; splint.)... brace, orthopaedic

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