Prosthetics and orthotics. Vocabulary - Terms relating to orthoses
Prosthetics and orthotics. Vocabulary - Terms relating to orthoses
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What is ISO 8549-3 about?
ISO 8549-3 defines terms relating to orthoses. ISO 8549-3 provides standardized vocabulary of terminologies used for orthoses . Thus, ensuring consistency and eliminating ambiguities in terms while practicing orthotics. Note1: ISO 8549-3 does not include terms for orthoses that only encompass limb segments, as these orthoses are limited mainly to use in the treatment of fractures and in sports medicine. Note2: For the purposes of ISO 8549-3 the abbreviated term ‘orthotics’ and its derivatives only apply to external orthotics.
Who is ISO 8549-3 for?
Mentioned in the description and other BS standards
