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The Milwaukee brace, also known as a cervico-thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis or CTLSO, is a back brace most often used in the treatment of spinal curvatures (such as scoliosis or kyphosis) in children but also, more rarely, in adults to prevent collapse of the spine and associated pain and deformity. It is a full-torso brace that extends from the ...
Front view of a pre-moulded plastic back brace with nylon torso and shoulder straps made for a female adolescent or pre-adolescent patient. A back brace is a device designed to limit the motion of the spine in cases of bone fracture or in post-operative spinal fusiona, as well as a preventative measure against some progressive conditions or to correct a patient's posture.
The Boston brace, a type of thoraco-lumbo-sacral-orthosis (TLSO), [1] is a back brace used primarily for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in children. [2] It was developed in 1972 by M.E "Bill" Miller and John Hall at the Boston Children's Hospital in Boston , Massachusetts .
"I’m very thankful to Dr. Tess and Dr. Tim (Neavin), for being able to coordinate this surgery at such short notice, but for once again, hopefully Saving My Life…", Lennon wrote.
Some people find sleeping in socks cozy and soothing, while others like the warmth socks provide in the winter but find them intolerable during the summer. Still others hate the idea of wearing ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to decide whether federally mandated warnings on cigarette packs that graphically illustrate the health risks of smoking violate the ...
Bracing involves fitting the patient with a device that covers the torso; in some cases, it extends to the neck. The most commonly used brace is a TLSO, such as a Cheneau type brace, a corset-like appliance that fits from armpits to hips and is custom-made from fiberglass or plastic. It is worn upwards of 18–23 hours a day, depending on the ...
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator was deep in his play-calling bag against the Chicago Bears. Watch the Lions' fake fumble trick play: