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2. Back brace - Wikipedia

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   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. Common back braces include: Rigid (hard) braces : These braces are form-fitting plastic molds (historically ...

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. Lordosis - Wikipedia

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   The Boston brace is a plastic exterior that can be made with a small amount of lordosis to minimize stresses on discs that have experienced herniated discs. In the case where Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) is responsible, being properly fitted with a customized brace may be a solution to avoid strain and limit the frequency of instability.

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

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   The MODVEL back brace offers an affordable, easy-to-use solution to various back problems, including herniated discs, arthritis, scoliosis, and lower back pain. It’s lightweight and made with ...

6. Halo-gravity traction device - Wikipedia

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   It is used prior to surgical treatment to reduce the difficulty of the following surgery and the need for a more dangerous surgery. [4] [5] [6] The device works by applying weight to the spine in order to stretch and straighten it. Patients are capable of remaining somewhat active using a wheelchair or a walker whilst undergoing treatment.

7. Boston brace - Wikipedia

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   [1] [6] The brace is made of high density polypropylene lined with polyethylene foam [6] that is customized to the individual patient, and it opens in the back via a series of Velcro straps. Daily use of the brace ranges from 16 to 23 hours a day. [7] The brace is intended to minimize the progression to an acceptable level, not to correct the ...