Endometriosis may obstruct the tube and keep the egg and sperm from uniting. But the condition also seems to affect fertility in less-direct ways, such as damage to the sperm or egg. Even so, many women with mild to moderate endometriosis can still conceive and carry a pregnancy to term.
I know people who wear one ankle foot orthotic (AFO) brace. Answer Wiki. To expound on the picture of an AFO, this is a device that is custom fitted to the patient. It is designed to hold the ankle in a 90 degree angle. People who wear this will have developed a foot drop.
Braces are external devices that support the muscular and bony structures of the spine. In the past, many spine patients were required to wear heavy plaster casts. Fortunately, patients that must wear braces today benefit from lighter weight plastic braces that have been designed with the patient's comfort in mind. Braces are categorized as rigid or soft. Rigid braces are used to restrict movement, while soft, elastic type braces provide muscular support while allowing movement.