Description

Trusses are supportive structures used in various medical contexts, often to stabilize or support weakened areas of the body. They are commonly used in the management of hernias and other conditions requiring external support.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'bragueros' may be used interchangeably with 'fajas' in some contexts, but 'bragueros' is more specific to trusses. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the patient.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was fitted with trusses to support his abdominal wall after surgery.

ES: El paciente fue equipado con bragueros para soportar su pared abdominal después de la cirugía.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'bragueros' with 'fajas'; using informal language instead of clinical terms; misinterpreting the context in which trusses are applied