title: Developments in orthotic deweighting technology.
abstract: The ability to unload various aspects of the lower extremity has proven a useful orthotic treatment for a variety of pathologies. This article discusses and categorizes various orthotic techniques.
authors.affiliation: PosthetiCare Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goss
mesh_terms: D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000600:supply & distribution / Q000639:trends*; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D009989:Orthotic Devices / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000600:supply & distribution / Q000639:trends*; D011312:Pressure; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification; D016474:Weight-Bearing