Trunk Orthoses

Question 1

Trunk Orthoses

Answer 1

• By supporting the trunk, the orthosis assists in controlling spinal motions

Question 2

Corsets

Answer 2

• Abdominal compression is the primary goal
• Fabric with no horizontal rigid structures
• Can be LSO or TLSO
• Can reduce frontal movement and pain in some back patients
• Reliance can result in mm atrophy and should be discouraged

Question 3

Rigid Orthoses

Answer 3

• LSO

- TLSO

Question 4

LSO

Answer 4

• Lumbar Sacral Orthosis
• Flexion, Extension and lateral control
• Anchorage over midsection of buttocks
• Should not impinge on the scapulae

Question 5

TLSO

Answer 5

• Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis
• Flexion, Extension control
• Addition of lateral uprights reduces lateral movement (KNIGHT TAYLOR ORTHOSIS)