orthotic
adjective medical specialized uk/ɔːˈθɒt.ɪk/ us/ɔːrˈθɑː.t̬ɪk/
整直的;矫正的
designed to support a weak or damaged bone, joint, muscle, etc.
Orthotic insoles support the arches and re-align the feet. 矫形鞋垫可支撑足弓，并重新调整双脚的位置。
Individuals may be fitted with orthotic braces for the legs to help muscle control. 个别患者可能会安装腿部矫形支架，以帮助肌肉控制。
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- Patients receive a comprehensive biomechanical evaluation to determine if they will benefit from an orthotic device.
- He might be prescribed an orthotic shoe insert to correct an imbalance in his running pattern.
- Orthotic lycra garments to reduce lumbo-pelvic pain are being developed.
orthotic
noun [ C ] medical specialized uk/ɔːˈθɒt.ɪk/ us/ɔːrˈθɑː.t̬ɪk/ (also orthosis, /ɔːˈθəʊ.sɪs/ /ɔːrˈθoʊ.sɪs/)
整直支持器，矫正梏具
a device made to support an injured or badly formed part of the body, or to help someone move it more easily
A biomechanical foot orthotic is a highly specialized piece of medical equipment. 生物力学足部矫形器是一种高度专业化的医疗设备。
Problems can sometimes be missed that can contribute to an uncomfortable orthotic. 有时可能会遗漏一些问题，导致矫形器不舒适。
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- A custom orthotic is designed from a cast taken from the patient's foot.
- An orthotic was ordered immediately postoperatively to facilitate activity and early mobilization.
- After about two years of neuromuscular dentistry, which included a custom orthotic, the headaches and sores were gone.