Where multiple sites of injury are specified in the titles, the word with indicates involvement of both sites, and the word and indicates involvement of either or both sites. The word finger includes thumb. 2. Categories for late effect of injuries are to be found at 905-909.
Noun. 1. osteitis-inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration. osteitis deformans, Paget's disease-a disease of bone occurring in the middle aged and elderly; excessive bone destruction sometimes leading to bone pain and fractures and skeletal deformities.
Orthotic A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function. Osteitis Inflammation of bone; also spelled ostitis., Osteoarthritis The type of arthritis characterized by the wearing away of the articular cartilage within the joints and most commonly associated with aging; also known as wear-and-tear arthritis.