Orthoses, lower limb

Primary use
Assistive care / Rehabilitation
Type of medical device or related product
Assistive products
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Assistive technology provision
Rehabilitation
EMDN related code(s)
Y0612
ORTHOSIS, LOWER EXTREMITY (INSOLES, LIFTS, SPLINTS, BRACES, CLAMPS)
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GMDN related code(s)
66056
Custom-made lower-limb orthosis (An externally-applied wearable appliance constructed with specific characteristics (e.g., size, shape, material), as prescribed by a healthcare provider for a specified patient (custom-made), intended to support and correct deformities of the leg and/or feet. It may be one of numerous different designs and is typically made of synthetic and textile materials. This is a single-patient reusable device.)
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