Below-knee weight-bearing brace for the arthritic foot.
1975
R L Swezey
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D001915
Braces
Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Brace
D005260
Female
Females
D005534
Foot Diseases
Anatomical and functional disorders affecting the foot.
Foot Disease
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D000842
Ankle
The region of the lower limb between the FOOT and the LEG.
A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated.