Spinal Orthosis Flashcards
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CTLSO
TLSO
LSO
Cervical Orth.
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbosacral
Thoracic, Lumbosacral
Lumbosacral
Cervical Orthosis
“Soft Cervical Collar”
Used more mild, soft tissue strains and sprains
Kinesthetic reminder to limit motion
Cervical Orthosis
“Semi-Rigid Cervical Orthosis”
Provides access to the trachea
Moderate control of ROM
Kinesthetic reminder, adjustable
Miami J Thoracic Extension Brace
Lower C-spine disruptions
Level 1 instabilities, compartment fractures, lateral mass fractures, stable jeffersons/hangmans, Type 1 odontoid, etc.
Cervical Orthosis
“Rigid Frame Design”
Used in stable fractures and moderate to severe soft tissue damage
limits flexion and extension, extends into thoracic region
Cervical Orthosis
“Chelsea Design”
Rigid Frame
Stable fractures and soft tissue damage
Limits all cervical managament and ROM
Cervical Orthosis
“Halo”
Rigid Frame Design
Unstable fractures, limits all motion - extends into thoracic region
Screws directly into skull
Scoliotic Curve
0-30 degrees: treated with signs of progression
30-45 degrees: Orthotic Intervention
> 45 degrees: Surgical Intervention
CTLSO
“Milwaukee Brace”
Traditional Method of Scoliosis Treatment
Rigid Frame Desin
Worn all the time (23 hrs/day) and kinesthetic reminder with 3 point pressure
TLSO
“Low Profile Milwaukee” “Boston TLSO”
Low Profile Scoliosis Treatment
Work 23 hours/day
Semi-rigid plastic and foam
TLSO
“Charleston” “Providence”
Low Profile
Only worn when sleeping
Semi-rigid plastic and foam
Cheneau Brace
Trim down over time
TLSO
“Semi-Rigid Design Variety”
Increases intra-abdominal pressure
Limits ROM
Common Uses: herniation, soft tissue strains/sprains, fractures
“Body Jacket”
TLSO
“Knight Braces” Taylor”
Anterior compression Fractures of Vertebral body
Used for: Osteoporosis, trauma degenerative
TLSO
“Mother’s hug”
Soft design or rigid bi-valve design
anterior compression fractures of vertebral bodies
Used for: osteoporosis, trauma degenerative
