alliance- the association to further the common interest of its members.
Alliance P&O offers all available types of external orthotic devices for the body. The following is a list and defintions of common orthotic devices.
Cranial Helmet- A helmet used to either protect the head/brain or to reshape the skull.
Cervical Orthosis- Any type of brace stabalizing/correcting the neck and head.
Body Jacket- Term used for a brace encompassing the trunk of the body.
SO- Sacral Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the pelvic region of the body.
LSO- Lumbo Sacral Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the lower region of the back.
TLSO- Thoraco Lumbar Sacral Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the complete back region.
CTLSO- Cervical Thoraco Lumbar Sacral Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the complete spine.
FO- Foot Orthotis- A brace stabilizing/correcting/accommodating the foot.
AFO- Ankle Foot Orthotis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the ankle joint.
SMO- Supra Malleolar Orthosis- A brace with less stabilization/correction than AFO crossing the ankle joint.
KO- Knee Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the knee joint.
KAFO- Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the knee and ankle joints.
HO- Hip Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the hip joint.
HKAFO- Hip Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the entire lower body.
WHO- Wrist Hand Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the wrist and hand joints.
EO- Elbow Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the elbow joint.
SO- Shoulder Orthosis- A brace stabilizing/correcting the shoulder joint.
FX Bracing- Any time a brace is made/fit to accommodate a fracture.
OA/Unloader- A brace that takes pressure away from areas compromised by osteo-arthritis.
ROM- Range of Motion- Usually the set degrees the physician wants your affected joint to move.
Gauntlet/AZ Brace- A brace made to limit motion at a joint, usually made out of leather.
Conventional- The term used to identify the more traditional style of metal componentry to achieve correction.
CAM Walker- A walking boot with "Controlled Ankle Motion" to limit ankle movement while walking.
PRAFO- Pressure Relief AFO- A brace that eliminates pressure at a certain point of the body.
