Adjustable dual function spinal exoskeleton active spinal orthosis

摘要

A spinal orthosis is provided that includes a cervical section, a lumbar section, a thoracic section and a tensioner. The cervical section has one or more pads configured for placement at a clavicle of a wearer. The lumbar section is connected to the cervical section and has an abdominal Para-umbilical buttress configured for an anterior region of a lumbar spine. The buttress is further configured to provide compression and gripping of the spine. The lumbar section includes one or more digits with a gripping portion at around ribs and/or iliac crest of the wearer. The thoracic section is connected to the cervical section. The tensioner connects the lumbar section to the thoracic section.

主权项

1. A spinal orthosis comprising:
a cervical section having one or more pads configured for placement at a clavicle of a wearer; a lumbar section connected to the cervical section and having an abdominal para-umbilical buttress configured for an anterior region of a lumbar spine, the buttress being further configured to provide compression and gripping of the spine, the lumber section including one or more digits with a gripping portion at around ribs and/or iliac crest of the wearer; a thoracic section connected to the cervical section; a tensioner connecting the lumbar section to the thoracic section; and wherein the buttress includes metal wire in patterns.