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Stilt definition, one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with his or her feet above the ground. See more. Dictionary.com
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.