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ORTOPEDIA [1 record]

Record 1 2008-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
DEF

A lightweight prosthesis made of a synthetic washable fibre in a cotton cover and which is often worn in a soft elastic camisole.

OBS

It is particularly suitable for wearing during the first weeks following surgery or during radiotherapy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses
CONT

La prothèse temporaire est une prothèse souple et légère qui peut être épinglée à l'intérieur d'un vêtement ou portée à l'intérieur d'un soutien-gorge relativement ample.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis
OBS

Prótesis externas : La primera prótesis que se colocará será una fabricada con materiales suaves(algodón) que no irritan la piel y que se adaptan bien, utilizando los sujetadores especiales que existen en el mercado(ortopedia). Se pueden colocar en el momento que se han retirado los puntos de piel. [...] Las prótesis externas son suaves y flexibles, tienen buena tolerencia cutánea, no producen alergias [...]

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