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12M: SET 1: Write in detail about the pediatric orthosis with a diagram Pediatric orthosis: There are several respects in which a child's orthotic requirements differ from those of an adult and these may extend beyond treatment of the obvious abnormality. Accordingly, before considering specific hardware and research activities, the criteria affecting the performance of an orthosis will be discussed. A child is a particularly dynamic person in terms both of his activity and of his developing personality.  It is important that there is a full appreciation of these factors so that prescription of an orthosis can be made sympathetically and in harmony with his development Human factors: Many physical and emotional factors can affect the success of an orthosis Physical factors can be considered under the headings of deformity, growth and activity Deformity:  Frequently an orthosis is fitted to prevent the development of a deformity, particularly during periods of rapid growth For ...