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Thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) — One of the two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis. Patients can wear this brace to correct spinal curves whose apex is at or below the eighth thoracic vertebra. The TLSO is an underarm… … Medical dictionary
orthosis — An external orthopaedic appliance, as a brace or splint, that prevents or assists movement of the spine or the limbs. [G. o., a making straight] ankle foot o. an o. beginning at the toes, crossing the ankle, and terminating on the calf. cervical… … Medical dictionary
hyperextension orthosis — a type of thoracolumbosacral orthosis that maintains hyperextension of the spine following compression fractures in the lower thoracic or upper lumbar regions … Medical dictionary
Orthosis, thoracolumbosacral (TLSO) — One of the two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis. Patients can wear this brace to correct spinal curves whose apex is at or below the eighth thoracic vertebra. The TLSO is an underarm… … Medical dictionary
spinal orthosis — a corset or other orthosis that surrounds part or all of the trunk to support or align the vertebral column or to prevent movement following trauma; see lumbosacral o. and thoracolumbosacral o … Medical dictionary
thoracolumbar orthosis — a spinal orthosis that supports the thoracic and lumbar regions; there is usually also a sacral component. See thoracolumbosacral o … Medical dictionary
TLSO — • thoracolumbosacral orthosis … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
TLSO — Thoracolumbosacral orthosis. This is one of two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis. Patients can wear this brace to correct spinal curves whose apex is at or below the eighth thoracic… … Medical dictionary
Orthotics — Not to be confused with Prosthetics. Orthotist , orthopaedic brace and ankle foot orthotic (AFO) redirect here, where they are dealt with in their respective sections. Two different braces used to treat scoliosis Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, ortho,… … Wikipedia
Milwaukee brace — One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine. The brace can be custom made or can be made from a pre fabricated mold. All braces must be… … Medical dictionary
