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2. Cervical collar - Wikipedia

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   A cervical collar, also known as a neck brace, is a medical device used to support and immobilize a person's neck. It is also applied by emergency personnel to those who have had traumatic head or neck injuries, [ 1 ] although they should not be routinely used in prehospital care.

3. Milwaukee brace - Wikipedia

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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 ...

4. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   There are several types of orthoses for managing cervical spine pathology. [71] The halo brace is the most restrictive cervical thoracic orthosis in use; it is used to immobilize the cervical spine, usually following fracture, and was developed by Vernon L. Nickel at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in 1955. [72]

5. The best back braces of 2025, according to experts - AOL

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   Sizes: One size fits most | Best for: Fracture, herniated disc, arthritis, post-surgery, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, cervical spondylosis, and sprains | Level of support: Semi-rigid A $90 ...

6. Kendrick extrication device - Wikipedia

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   Typically used in conjunction with a cervical collar, a KED is a semi-rigid brace that secures the head, neck and torso in an anatomically neutral position. Its use is claimed to reduce the possibility of additional injuries to these regions during extrication, although its value has been questioned, as there is a lack of evidence to support ...

7. The best knee braces of 2024 - AOL

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   Unloader braces: Unloader braces are a type of hinged brace that’s more rigid and immobilizing. Style and material: With compression sleeves, wraparound, and hinged braces, there are two styles ...