Spine

Question 1

Corset orthotic is used for what?

Answer 1

Provide abdominal compression

Relieve pain associated with mid/low back pathology

Question 2

Halo vest orthotic is used for what?

Answer 2

Cervical spinal cord injuries to prevent further damage

Question 3

Halo vest, orthotics, limit what?

Answer 3

Full restriction of cervical motion

Four pins in skull

Not long-term

Question 4

Milwaukee orthotic is used for what?

Answer 4

Promote realignment of spine due to scoliosis

Question 5

Taylor brace is used for what?

Answer 5

Limit trunk flexion and extension

Considered a thoracolumbosacral orthotic

Question 6

Thoracolumbosacral orthotic or TLSO is used for what?

Answer 6

To prevent all trunk motions – usually post spine surgical stabilization