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KAFO- Knee, ankle, foot orthosis- an orthosis which provides support to both the knee and the ankle
KB- Knee Bearing; a prosthesis on which the amputee bears weight on the knee
KD- An amputation through the knee joint, or a prosthesis for such amputation
Knee Disarticulation- An amputation through the knee joint, or a prosthesis for such amputation
KO- Knee Orthosis, an orthosis which provides support to the knee
Kyphosis- Spinal curvature in the thoracic spine; humpback

Lateral- Away from the midline of the trunk; as in the outside of the leg
Lesion- Break in the skin
Ligament- Connective tissue between bones
Liner- Soft material used between the residual limb and the prosthetic socket providing protection, comfort, and in some cases suspension
Lordosis- Spinal curvature, often an exaggerated curve of the lumbar spine
LSO- Lumbosacral Orthosis, a brace which supports the lower back and pelvis
Lumbar Spine- The five spinal vertebra of the low back, the vertebrae between the pelvis and the ribs

Malleolus- A rounded bony prominence of either side of the ankle joint, the plural is malleoli
Manipulation- Treatment by manual techniques
Manual locking knee- A prosthetic knee component, which can be locked in extension for saftey during ambulation, the lock is manually released when the amputee sits
Mastectomy- Amputation of the breast
Medial- Toward the midline of the turnk, as in the inside of leg
Metacarpal- The five long bones of the foot to which the toes attach
Multiaxial foot- A prosthetic foot that has motion in more than one plane
Muscle- Tissue which has ability to contract when stimulated
Myodesis procedure- An amputation technique in which the cut muscles are secured to the bone so that they will perform better with less atrophy
Myoelectric prosthesis- An upper limb prosthesis which uses electrodes within the socket to convert muscular contraction of the residual limb into signals which activate the elbow, wrist, or terminal device

Nerve- Tissue capable of transmitting impulses
Neuroma- An overgrowth of nerve tissue
Non-Union- A fractured bone which does not heal normally

Occipital- Relating to the back of the head
Occupational therapy - Treatment to improve tasks of work or daily living
Orthoses- The plural of orthosis (orthopedic brace)
Orthosis- An orthopedic brace or appliance
Orthotics- The art and science of fitting orthoses (orthopedic braces). Also a term for Foot Orthoses or arch supports
Orthotist- A professional who designs, supplies, and fits orthotic braces
OT- Occupational Therapist

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