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orthotist

orthotist

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A person who makes and fits braces for body parts like legs or back
  • noun
  • /ˈɔrθəˌtɪst/
  • Specialized
: ortopedista
  • This discussion is relevant to orthotists and prosthetists because it addresses an overview of the properties of cellular foams, the knowledge of which may be useful in the determination of the function of a particular foam material in load-bearing applications.

Examples

  • If the patient is finding it difficult to find a pair of supportive shoes, bespoke shoes can be made via the orthotist, and a referral to the podiatrist will enable a comprehensive assessment of foot function.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Descriptions of materials and their thicknesses used in the construction of the patients' molded inserts were given by the orthotist (Table 1).

    Academic text (1994)
  • However, this process is based on the experience and judgment of the orthotist.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Perhaps the present model could be modified for use on a personal computer to facilitate use by the orthotist in a clinical setting.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Braces should be adjusted by the orthotist for proper fit and be adequately padded.

    Academic text (2005)
  • On Friday, we went to the orthotist so that Ansel could be fitted for new leg braces; that will require four appointments in all, each a three-hour time commitment.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The authors wish to acknowledge the clinical team at the Diabetic Foot Centre for their contributions to this study: consultant diabetologist Dr. M. Edmonds and Chief Chiropodist Mrs. A. Foster for supervising patient procedures and providing clinical details; and orthotist Mr. C. Morris for advice on insert construction and identification of patients.

    Academic text (1994)
  • An orthotist fitted her with a custom brace to support her injured ankle.

  • The orthotist explained how the new design of the foot support would improve mobility.

  • After the consultation, the orthotist made adjustments to ensure a perfect fit for the patient's back brace.

Surface Forms

orthotist singular
orthotists plural

Morphology

orthotist = orthotic (transparent) = ortho + ist

The agentive suffix '-ist' is added to the technical base 'orthotic', yielding a specialist who makes or fits orthotic devices in a predictable way.

Etymology

Orthotist comes from the Greek root ortho- meaning 'straight' and the ending -ist meaning 'a person who does something'. Like orthodontist or orthopedic, which are about making parts straight, an orthotist is a person who makes and fits braces and supports to help the body stay straight and work better.