Fitting
Fitting (Medicine)
Fitting (/ˈfɪtɪŋ/), in the context of medicine, refers to the process of adjusting or adapting a medical device or equipment to suit the specific needs of a patient. The term is commonly used in relation to prosthetics, orthotics, and other assistive devices.
Etymology
The term "fitting" originates from the Old English word "fitt," which means "a space that something fits into." In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century to refer to the process of adjusting medical devices to fit a patient's body.
Related Terms
- Prosthetics: Artificial devices that replace a missing body part, which are often custom-fitted to the patient.
- Orthotics: Braces or other devices that are designed to align, support, or correct deformities, and improve the function of movable parts of the body.
- Assistive Devices: Tools, equipment, or types of products that help people who have disabilities to perform activities and tasks more easily and independently.
- Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms. It plays a crucial role in the fitting of medical devices.
- Rehabilitation: A treatment or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fitting
- Wikipedia's article - Fitting
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