Low-profile lumbo-sacral orthosis
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Dec 23, 2003
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Oct 23, 2003
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Apr 22, 2002
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Apr 22, 2002
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A low-profile lumbo-sacral orthosis consists of flexible anterior and posterior members, both shaped to fit around the waist of a patient's torso, and a closure system on each side of the orthosis for joining the flexible anterior and posterior members. The anterior member is formed of a web of flexible material. A middle panel of loop material is attached to external surface of the anterior web in the middle to form a pocket, and two anterior side panels of loop material are attached to external surface of the anterior web at each side to form pockets. Reinforcing splints are inserted into each pocket. The flexible posterior member is formed of a web of flexible material with two posterior side panels of loop material attached to the external surface to form two pockets. Reinforcing splints are inserted into each of the pockets. A moldable posterior splint is attached to the external surface of the posterior web in the middle. Each closure system consists of a plurality of straps and buckles connected to attachment strip. The straps are connected to the anterior attachment strip, extend through the plurality of buckles on the posterior attachment strip, and terminating in a common strap.
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