Abductor wedge
Abductor Wedge
Abductor wedge (pronunciation: /æbˈdʌktər wɛdʒ/) is a medical device used in the field of Orthopedics and Physical Therapy. It is designed to maintain the legs in a certain position, often used post-surgery or for patients with certain physical conditions.
Etymology
The term "abductor wedge" is derived from the Latin word "abducere", meaning 'to lead away', and the Old English word "wecg", meaning 'a narrow piece of something'. The term refers to the function of the device, which is to keep the legs apart, or 'lead away' from each other.
Usage
An abductor wedge is typically used after hip surgery, particularly hip replacement surgery, to prevent the legs from crossing over and causing damage to the new joint. It can also be used for patients with spastic conditions to prevent involuntary crossing of the legs.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This includes the use of devices such as the abductor wedge.
- Physical Therapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery. Physical therapists often use devices like the abductor wedge in treatment plans.
- Hip Arthroplasty: A type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. An abductor wedge is often used post-surgery to aid in recovery.
- Spasticity: A condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. An abductor wedge can be used to help manage this condition.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abductor wedge
- Wikipedia's article - Abductor wedge
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