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Selected code: 06.04

Assistive device types - Selected code: 06.04
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06 - Orthoses and prostheses
Orthoses are externally applied devices used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromusculoskeletal systems; prostheses are externally applied devices used to replace, wholly or in part, an absent or deficient body segment. Included are, e.g. body-powered and externally powered external orthoses, prostheses, orthopaedic footwear. Excluded are endo-prostheses, which are not part of this document.
06.04 - Abdominal orthoses
Orthoses that encompass the whole or part of the abdomen
06.04.03 - Abdominal muscle supports
Devices to support the abdomen
06.04.06 - Abdominal hernia supports
Devices to support and hold hernia in place. Included are, e.g. hernia straps, girdles, trusses.
06.04.09 - Interface components for abdominal orthoses
Interface components in direct contact with the user; they transmit the forces between the orthosis and the user which result from its function and may retain the orthosis in place. Included are, e.g. shells, pads, straps.
06.04.12 - Finishing components for abdominal orthoses
Finishing components are the means of providing shape, colour and texture to orthoses. Included are, e.g. fillers, covers, sleeves.
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