The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century, and reached its height in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. Great developments were made in the arts (by such notables as Leonardo Di Vinci, Michelangelo, Cervantes, and Shakespeare).
Page Content. Orthotics, also called orthoses, are devices that are worn to correct foot and ankle problems without surgery. Most people think of shoe inserts or âarch supportsâ when they hear the word orthotics, but they can include devices such as foot pads, shoe inserts, ankle braces and similar items.
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.