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Thoracic-lumbosacral spine orthoses designed for maximum restriction of movements and/or total immobilization (i.e., motion control) of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral segments of the spine. They may restrict spine segment movements (flexion and/or extension) in one or more of the sagittal, coronal, and/or transverse planes. These orthoses usually consist of rigid (custom-made and prefabricated orthoses are available) structures typically made of malleable radiolucent aluminum alloys in a variety of shapes and sizes. The orthoses usually include thoracic and/or inter-scapular bands and paraspinal and/or lateral bars. Immobilizer thoracic-lumbosacral orthoses are intended for long-term care of spinal deformities and for rehabilitation after trauma. Dedicated orthoses for movement control in the sagittal (e.g., Taylor), sagittal/coronal (e.g., Knight-Taylor) planes and triplanar control are available.
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