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Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis

April 23, 2011 by 2 Comments

Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis or TLSO is a device that is used for stabilizing or supporting the thoracic, lumbar and sacral area. That covers the area between collar bone and pelvis.

Boston Brace - An Example of TLSO Brace

Boston brace shown in above image is an example of TLSO brace.

Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis are used in spinal trauma and scoliosis correction.

Image Credit: http://www.plattners.com/tlso.shtml

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  1. Surgery For Juvenile Scoliosis says:
    April 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    [...] is required every 6 months to lengthen the construct.  A TLSO is needed for at least the first 6 months to protect  the [...]

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  2. Treatment of Neuromuscular Scoliosis says:
    June 14, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    [...] patients who have trunk control or are ambulatory, a dynamic form of TLSO, such as a Milwaukee orthosis or Boston brace is prescribed.  Patients with severe involvement [...]

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  3. Bone and Spine | Posterior Thoracoplasty For Rib Hump In Scoliosis says:
    January 14, 2012 at 12:01 am

    [...] a larger gap or a flail chest, a postoperative rib protector, such as the posterolateral half of a TLSO, is worn for 3 months. AKPC_IDS += "5258,";Popularity: unranked [?]Click related [...]

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