Contest: Let's talk about orthopedics

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✅Do you know what orthopedics is? Can you give us some insight?

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Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries and diseases of the muscular and skeletal system(musculoskeletal system). This system comprises of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, all of which are important for movement and physical activity.

✅From what age can orthopedic devices be used?

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Orthopedic devices can be used at any age. The decision to use an orthopedic device depends on the individual's specific needs and medical condition, rather than their age. . These devices are designed to support, stabilize, or correct musculoskeletal issues, and their use is tailored to the individual's requirements, whether they are a child, adolescent, or adult.

In Infants and toddlers, Orthopedic devices such as casts, splints, or braces may be used to treat injuries or congenital conditions such as clubfoot.
In Children and adolescents, Orthopedic devices are used to treat conditions such as fractures, scoliosis, or sports-related injuries.

In Adults, orthopedic devices such as joint replacements, orthotics, or assistive devices like canes or walkers. are used to treat a range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, fractures, or chronic joint pain.
In older adults, orthopedic devices may be used to address age-related conditions such as osteoporosis, fractures, or mobility issues. Devices are designed to support independence and improve quality of life.

✅Do you know the difference between orthodontics and orthopedics?

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<Orthodontics focused mainly on the alignment of teeth and jaws and bites issues, using methods like braces and aligners to treat conditions such as, Crooked teeth, overbites, under bites and other malocclusions

<Orthopedic on the other hand deals with the musculoskeletal system( bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons), it treat conditions such as, fractures, arthritis, sport injuries and deformities.

✅Advantages of using orthopedics before orthodontics.

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Advantages of using orthopedics before orthodontics are:

1. Reduced need for tooth extractions: By expanding the jaw or correcting skeletal issues, orthopedic treatment can sometimes reduce the need for tooth extractions, which may be required to create space for proper alignment.
2. Improved skeletal foundation: Orthopedic treatment can help correct underlying skeletal issues, such as a narrow upper jaw or a misaligned bite, which can improve the overall alignment of the teeth and jaws
3. More stable results: Orthopedic treatment can help create a more stable foundation for orthodontic treatment, reducing the risk of relapse or the need for additional orthodontic work.
4. Simplified orthodontic treatment: By addressing skeletal issues early on, orthopedic treatment can simplify subsequent orthodontic treatment, making it easier to achieve optimal results.
5. Improved facial aesthetics: Orthopedic treatment can also improve facial aesthetics by correcting skeletal issues that affect the overall shape and proportions of the face.

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