Braces or splints used to prevent or correct deformities are called:
A) prosthetics.
B) orthotics.
C) orthopedics.
D) podiatrics.
B) orthotics.
Orthotics are braces or splints used to correct deformities. Prosthetics is the
healthcare profession specializing in making artificial body parts. Orthopedics is a branch of
medicine specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
Podiatry, not podiatrics, is the healthcare profession specializing in diagnosis and treatment of
disorders of the feet and lower legs.
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