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Prosthetic vs Orthosis - What's the difference?

prosthetic | orthosis |

As nouns the difference between prosthetic and orthosis

is that prosthetic is a prosthesis (prosthetic device) while orthosis is (medicine) a type of brace which either prevents, or assists movement of a limb or the spine.

As an adjective prosthetic

is artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis.

prosthetic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A prosthesis (prosthetic device)

    • orthosis

    English

    Noun

    (orthoses)
  • (medicine) A type of brace which either prevents, or assists movement of a limb or the spine

    • Related terms

    *orthotics