Orthotics: Spine/Trunk

Question 1

Function of a Corset?

Answer 1

• Provides abdominal compression, increasing intraabdominal pressure
• Assist in respiration for those with SCI
• Back pain relief

Question 2

Function of a Lumbosacral Orthosis (LSO)?

Answer 2

Controls or limits lumbosacral motions

Question 3

Function of a Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis (TLSO)?

Answer 3

Limits thoracic and lumbosacral motions

Question 4

Function of a Jewett Brace? Type of injury this may be indicated in?

Answer 4

• TLSO
• Limit flexion, but encourages hyperextension (lordosis)
• used for compression fractures of the spine

Question 5

Function of a Soft-Collar?

Answer 5

• Minimal levels of control of cervical motion
• For cervical pain, whiplash

Question 6

Function of Halo-Orthosis?

Answer 6

Attaches to the skull with screws

• Provides maximal control for patients with cervical fracture/spinal cord injury

Question 7

Function of a Minerva Orthosis?

Answer 7

Rigid plastic appliance that provides max control of cervical motion

• Forehead band WITHOUT screws

Question 8

Function of a Milwaukee Orthosis?

Answer 8

Cervical, Thoracic, lumbosacral Orthosis (CTLSO)

• Control Scoliosis
• She is bulky, less cosmetic

Question 9

Function of a Boston Orthosis?

Answer 9

Low profile, molded plastic orthosis for scoliosis

• more cosmetic
• can be used for spondylolisthesis