Define the medical term orthotic
a technique to immobilize part of the spine by joining together (fusing) two or more vertebrae
a mechanical appliance, such as a shoe insert, leg brace, or a splint, which is specially designed to support, control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function
a substitute for a diseased or missing body part
a fracture treatment in which pins are placed through the soft tissues and bone so that an external appliance can be used to hold the pieces of bone firmly in place during healing