Scottish Rite Orthosis
A lateral hip abduction orthosis designed for use in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, holding the femoral head within the acetabulum through controlled abduction and internal rotation.
Full Definition
The Scottish Rite orthosis, also known as the Atlanta Scottish Rite (ASR) brace, is an orthopedic device used in the conservative management of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease in children. It consists of bilateral thigh cuffs connected by a pelvic bar and a freely articulating hip joint that permits walking while maintaining hip abduction. Editors must capitalise 'Scottish Rite' as a proper noun in all instances, as it is named after the Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. It should not be referred to generically as a 'hip abduction brace' in clinical documentation without clarification. The apostrophe-free form 'Scottish Rite' is standard; do not write 'Scotch Rite.'
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalise both words. Do not abbreviate to 'SR orthosis' without defining the acronym. Distinguish from the Petrie cast, which is a non-orthotic (plaster-based) intervention for the same condition.
In Context
- "The paediatric orthotist's report confirmed that a Scottish Rite orthosis had been fitted to manage stage II Perthes disease." — Paediatric orthotics report
- "Capitalise 'Scottish Rite' as a proper noun wherever it appears in correspondence and clinical documentation." — Editorial checklist