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A spinal orthosis is an external aid that is used to correct and support the spine. The spine is a complex anatomical structure and is key to our function. It is not possible to treat all spinal conditions with orthotics alone.
What is a spinal orthosis? The word orthosis is derived from the Greek word meaning “straightening.” Spinal orthoses or braces are appliances used in an attempt to correct and support the spine.
Spinal orthoses are mechanical systems prescribed to apply external pressure at specific anatomical points to immobilize, support or correct spinal deformities. Numerous types of spinal orthoses are available for the cervical, thoraco-lumbar, and sacral spine.
It occurs when the soft material in the center of a spinal disc leaks out and puts pressure on a spinal nerve root. Your physician may prescribe a thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis to wear while your herniated disc is healing.
In this chapter we review the different types of spinal orthotics, indications for their use, positive and negative effects, and problems that may interfere with the ongoing rehabilitation of the patient.
Conceptually. the spine can be thought of as a series of semirigid segments. interconnected by viscoelastic linkages. Spinal kinematics involves.
A spinal orthosis can allow early mobilization of a patient with a recent spinal injury. The specific orthosis is determined by factors including the level of injury and the degree of spinal instability.