The primary function of lower limb orthoses is to improve lower limb function, correct deformities, or assist in rehabilitation through external support and mechanical adjustment. Their core functions include providing stability, correcting abnormal posture, reducing joint load, promoting injury repair, and assisting in the recovery of walking ability. They are suitable for patients with fractures, arthritis, muscle weakness, congenital deformities, and other conditions.

The brace for tibia and fibula fractures is selected based on the fracture type, location, and stage of recovery. Common options include plaster casts, adjustable braces, and knee or ankle fixation braces. A specific plan should be developed after evaluation by a physician to provide stability, promote healing, and reduce complications.

Ankle fractures are not uncommon in daily life. Imagine accidentally twisting your ankle and finding out it's fractured. This can be very distressing. Ankle fractures are common and serious injuries, accounting for approximately 17.6% of lower limb fractures. Their incidence is increasing year by year, especially among the elderly and women. Currently, for stable ankle fractures, the commonly used non-surgical treatments are plaster fixation and removable brace fixation. Traditional plaster fixation can promote early fracture healing, but it is also accompanied by complications such as skin ulcers, ankle stiffness, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT); while removable braces have the advantages of early activity and easy cleaning.

The "Rougu Medical Materials" team has successfully developed a low-temperature thermoplastic material with high strength, high toughness, and high rigidity. This material softens rapidly after being immersed in 60℃ warm water for 30 seconds, precisely conforming to the patient's leg curves and completing shaping within 3 minutes. It has solved the problems of traditional medical external fixation materials such as being heavy, non-breathable, having poor support, and poor shaping effect. The following is an introduction to the applicable symptoms and functions of the low-temperature thermoplastic sheet:

The technological innovation of medical braces mainly includes the following three aspects: 3D printing technology revolutionizes brace customization; the integration of intelligent braces and technology; and advancements in materials science.

Today, with the rapid development of medical technology, medical orthoses, as important auxiliary therapeutic devices, are bringing new hope and changes to countless patients. They are not only powerful assistants in correcting physical deformities and treating diseases, but also key bridges to improving patients' quality of life and helping them return to normal life.

Orthosis refers to the general term for external devices fitted to the limbs, trunk and other parts of the human body. It mainly serves to prevent or correct deformities of the limbs and trunk, treat bone and joint diseases and neuromuscular disorders, and compensate for their functions. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, the quality of orthoses has been constantly improving, and their therapeutic effects have been continuously enhanced. As a result, they are increasingly widely used in the medical field.

Orthopedic braces and orthoses are important tools for auxiliary treatment and rehabilitation in the field of orthopedics. They play a crucial role in supporting, correcting or assisting the recovery of injured or disabled limbs. However, the correct use of these tools is crucial to the success or failure of patient rehabilitation. This article will detail how to correctly use orthopedic braces and orthoses in orthopedics, including their types, functions, usage methods, precautions and solutions to common problems, aiming to help patients and their families better understand and apply these assistive devices.