Femur Bone - Located from hip to
knee joint.
Fibula Bone - Located between the
knee and ankle on the lateral side.
Flaccid - Relaxed or flabby (without
muscle tone).
Flexible liner - Liner inside socket
to absorb impact from rigid socket.
Flexion - The act of bending a joint.
Flexion Contracture - Shortening of
the muscles at the affected joint. Unable to straighten the
joint.
FO - See also, Foot Orthotic
Foot Orthotic - (Foot orthosis) (FO)
This device is used to treat below the ankle. Specifically
foot related problems.
Fracture - A break in a bone.
Fusion - The act of joining together,
not allowing motion. This can progress over time or can be
done surgically.
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