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| Orthosis indicated for persons with Cervical sprains without bony injury. Allows 75-80% normal motion of the cerivcal spine. |
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| Used for patients with postpartum or traumatic separation of SI or symphysis pubis. |
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| Clinical evidence overwhelmingly indicates that this orthosis helps most back pain patients. Most commonly used back orthosis. |
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| Prevents 96% of flexion extension throughout cervical region. 99% of rotation and 96% of lateral bending. |
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| Hyperextends thoracic spine, limits flexion encourages hyperextension (lordosis). Used for compression fractures of the lumbar spine. |
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| Molded Plastic TLSO Body Jacket |
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| Rigid molded plastic orthosis for maximum immobilization of the lower thoracic and lumber spine. |
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Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis
w/ leg extension |
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| Immobolizes lumbosacral joint. Can be used post op or pre op. |
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| Cervical Orthosis for C1 fractures without subluxation, stable hangman's fractures and flexion injuries C3-C5. |
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