Glossary
BCP Certified Pedorthist
- the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP) is an independent certification body that sets pedorthic standards and is itself recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Bionic
- The application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems, especially electronic systems
CAD/CAM
- computer aided design/ Computer aided manufacturing
Disarticulation
- limb is amputated through the joint
Doffing
- removing a prosthetic/orthotic device
Donning
- putting on a prosthetic/orthotic device
Edema
- swelling
Embolism
- occurs when an object migrates from one part of the body (through circulation) and cause(s) a blockage (occlusion) of a blood vessel in another part of the body
Femur
- thigh bone
Gait
- a particular way or manner of moving on foot: walking and running are the two basic human gaits
KO
- knee orthosis
Tibia
- shin bone
Trans-femoral
- through the femur
Trans-tibial
- through the tibia
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