摘要 |
Disclosed is an improved hernia device which includes an undergarment brief having front, side, rear and crotch portions defining spaced leg openings wherein the front portion has one or two truss pads supported from its inner surface to protrude inwardly of the brief to engage and support abdominal hernia areas of the body of a wearer; with the truss pads independently held in position and urged toward the body of the wearer by a pair of straps having inner ends secured to the center of the front portion and extending in opposite directions with distal ends independently and adjustably secured to side portions forward of opposite lateral side centers of the hips of the wearer. Also disclosed is the use of a two piece seat or rear panel having a heavier upper portion of heavier material which assists in providing back support while carrying and distributing tension which may be transferred by the tension straps. A further feature of the device is the provision the convenience of dual toilet access openings from said crotch portion.
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