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Upper-limb support orthoses designed to provide support by displacing the arm away from the midline of the body (i.e., abduction). They are also designed to provide some degree of movement restriction to the shoulder joint. These orthoses consist of a variety of devices with several bands and/or straps that assist the support and positioning of the shoulder in an abducted position. Typically this is achieved by the inclusion of foam pads or wedges attached to the user\'s trunk. Abduction shoulder support orthoses are frequently used to assist the limb by positioning it in an abducted position to provide partial restriction and control of its movement during rehabilitation from injuries or trauma.
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