| 摘要 |
A support device for supporting and/or immobilizing the articulated or non-articulated areas of an anatomy. The support device comprises a flexible member having connecting ends, intermediate portions, a central portion, a pad member containing a viscous substance in the central portion, and a permanently deformable sheet. The deformable sheet is deformed in situ and is insertable into the central portion adjacent to the pad member and outwardly thereof so that the pad member is positioned toward the anatomy and conforms to the shape of the deformable sheet and provides comfort to the user. Slots are provided in the flexible member for receiving the deformable sheet and for optionally receiving a chin support which in conjunction with an occipital support which is supported by the deformable sheet enables the support device to be used as a cervical brace. The deformable sheet may be a one-piece member or it may be several interconnected curved members, and it may be a simple curve or a compound curve. Associated methods involve deforming the deformable sheet in situ to a desired degree by a medical professional prior to inserting it into the flexible member and prior to or after the support device is secured around the user.
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