摘要 |
A custom-fit spinal orthosis including a pair of semi-rigid side panels configured to fit in close-fitting relationship to a wearer's torso. Each side panel includes an anterior edge disposed in overlapping releasably fixed relationship to the other side panel to enclose a major portion of the front of a wearer's torso. The posterior edges of each side panel are disposed near the spinal column of the wearer and are releasably fixed to a discrete posterior panel overlying a length of the wearer's spine. The posterior panel and the side panel are provided with cooperating vertically spaced horizontally extending slots aligned with vertically spaced openings to accept releasably fixed fasteners to connect the side panels and posterior panel together in an adjustable relationship. The posterior panel is heat-deformable for shaping into a rigid curve conforming to the wearer's lumbar curve to provide a high degree of anatomically desirable support for the wearer's spine in cooperating relationship with the side panels mounted in close-fitting relationship to the wearer's torso.
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