SPINAL ORTHOSES

摘要

A thoracolumbosacral orthosis, a lumbosacral orthosis, a cervical-thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis, and a cervical collar orthosis are disclosed. The orthoses have two rigid anterior and posterior shells. An interior surface of the anterior shell has pressure pads that apply pressure to locations on the patient's anterior body, and the interior surface of the posterior shell has pressure pads that apply pressure to locations on the patient's posterior body when the anterior shell and the posterior shell are secured to opposite sides of the patient's body. The pressure pads may be removable inflatable air bladders that provide support and increased stability. The inflatable air bladders conform to the patient's anatomical topography and provide the stabilization required. The rigid shell can be mass produced at a low expense while the inflatable air bladders provide the customizing effect which will yield the required stability.