1. Traumatology

Temporary fixation of fractures: for patients with open fractures or severe soft tissue injuries

Conservative treatment of unstable fractures: such as greenstick fractures in children, partial wrist or ankle fractures

2. Postoperative rehabilitation

Postoperative protection of joints: such as the use of hinged braces after knee replacement to limit the range of motion to protect ligaments or prostheses.

Immobilization after soft tissue repair: such as the use of braces to maintain plantar flexion of the ankle joint after Achilles tendon rupture repair to reduce tension.

Postoperative fixation of the spine: such as wearing a waist belt after lumbar fusion to reduce spinal load and promote bone healing.

3. Deformity correction

Congenital deformity, scoliosis correction, joint contracture prevention

4. Chronic disease management

Osteoarthritis, nerve damage, osteoporosis

5. Sports medicine and injury prevention

Sports injury prevention: athletes wear functional protective gear (such as ankle braces, patellar straps) to prevent ligament sprains.

Ligament injury recovery: knee braces are used to provide dynamic stability after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Muscle strain protection: For example, elastic braces are used to limit excessive stretching after hamstring strain.

6. Pediatric application

Fractures in children: External fixation (such as plaster, polymer braces) is preferred to avoid surgical damage to the epiphysis.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): Use braces (such as Rosen splints) to adjust acetabular development.