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ANKLE FLEXION EXTENSION [2 records]

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Record 1 2000-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
CONT

The orthosis is constructed of lightweight graphite composite materials with a single, free-motion ankle joint on the medial side of the leg.

CONT

Flexion/extension control knee join with free ankle joints

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

An apparatus used to hold the ankle joint in the neutral position. It consists of a band that is attached to the calf and an extension from the calf into the heel of the shoe. It prevents plantar flexion in a limb with weakened dorsiflexors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
CONT

A sa partie inférieure, l'orthèse déborde sur des chaussures montantes légères, du commerce, auxquelles elle est fixée par un "relève-pied" évitant la chute des pieds en équin.

Spanish

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