Align
Align
Align (/əˈlaɪn/), from the Old French aligner, meaning "to line up" or "arrange in a straight line", is a term often used in the medical field to describe the proper positioning or adjustment of parts of the body in relation to each other.
Definition
In a medical context, to align typically refers to the process of adjusting the position of a patient's body or a part of the body, such as a bone or joint, to ensure it is in the correct position relative to the rest of the body. This can be necessary following an injury, during a surgical procedure, or as part of a treatment plan for a condition affecting the musculoskeletal system.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This often involves aligning the body or body parts.
- Chiropractic: A method of treating diseases that involves manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures. The goal is often to align the body to promote healing.
- Osteotomy: A surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment.
- Prosthesis: An artificial body part, which needs to be properly aligned with the rest of the body for optimal function.
- Physiotherapy: Therapy that uses physical agents: exercise, massage, heat, and so on. It often involves aligning the body or body parts to promote healing and improve function.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Align
- Wikipedia's article - Align
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