| Orthodontic ailments have risen among many in | | | | of bone related problems. There are supports for |
| recent times. However, with newer problems, better | | | | injured joints to prevent joint injury, and for keeping |
| solutions have been devised to cure them. | | | | the neck upright for faster healing. There are others |
| Undergoing an orthodontic surgery is a difficult time | | | | that help keep the spine straight and prevent |
| for any patient, be it knee surgery, spinal injuries, or | | | | abnormal curving. Some appliances are used to |
| even fractures. To aid patients in resuming their | | | | correct deformed or weak bone structures. |
| normal lives and for faster recovery, a range of | | | | Each type of orthotic may further be of several |
| Orthopedic Appliances are recommended. | | | | kinds, to suit different individual requirements. Splints, |
| Orthotics, short for Orthopedic Devices are devices | | | | for instance, may be static rest splints, that are used |
| specially devised to provide support for weak joints | | | | at night to prevent joint movement; or static work |
| and help in easier movement. There are many types | | | | splints that are to be worn during daytime to allow |
| of orthotics available for orthodontic patients, | | | | restricted movement. Readymade splints are also |
| according to the ailment they are suffering from. | | | | available in the form of pre-fabricated splints. Dynamic |
| These include collars, splints, braces, corsets, and | | | | splints, on the other hand, have movable parts that |
| even shoe inserts. | | | | may be of metal, gas, electric or elastic. |
| Orthopedic Appliances are used to correct a variety | | | | |