Jacket

Jacket (medical)

Jacket (pronunciation: /ˈdʒækɪt/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a protective or supportive covering or structure. The term is derived from the Old French word jaquet, which refers to a small or lightweight tunic.

Types of Medical Jackets

• Dental Jacket: A dental jacket is a type of crown used in dentistry to cover a tooth or dental implant. It is often made of porcelain or ceramic material.

• Spinal Jacket: A spinal jacket, also known as a Thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO), is a type of brace used to support the spine and prevent movement in patients with spinal injuries or disorders.

• Cast Jacket: A cast jacket is a type of cast used to immobilize the upper body, particularly the chest and arms, in cases of severe fractures or injuries.

Related Terms

• Orthosis: An orthosis is a medical device used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function of movable parts of the body.

• Prosthesis: A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth.

• Brace: A brace is a device used to restrict movement, assist movement, or transfer weight from one area to another.

See Also

• Orthotics
• Prosthetics
• Physical Therapy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Jacket
• Wikipedia's article - Jacket

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