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Thoracic support narrow flexible orthoses designed to encircle the thorax (i.e., belts) to provide support and to keep the ribs and associated muscles in appropriate position. These devices are usually made of narrow pieces of elastic fabric or plastic with attached pads. The belts may include hook-and-loop closures (e.g., Velcro) for adjustment of the size and the orthoses are usually reinforced with metallic stays for appropriate support of the muscles and ribs. Belt rib support orthoses are intended to support the ribs and/or other thoracic anatomical structures for rehabilitation from traumatic injuries (e.g., bone fracture) and/or to provide relief from pain and strain.
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