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Thoracic support narrow flexible orthoses designed to encircle the thorax (i.e., belts) to provide support and to keep the sternum and associated muscles in appropriate position. These devices are usually made of narrow pieces of elastic fabric or plastic that may include hook-and-loop closures (e.g., Velcro) for adjustment of the size of the belts; the orthoses are usually reinforced with metallic stays for appropriate support of the muscles and sternum. Belt thoracic support orthoses are used mainly to support and compress the sternum and/or thoracic muscles from traumatic injuries (e.g., bone fracture) and/or to provide relief from pain and strain.
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