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Record 1 2000-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
CONT

High spinal brace - its function is to limit flexion and extension of the thoracolumbosacral spine. The abdominal pad reduces intradiscal pressure by increasing intra-abdominal pressure. Shoulder straps restrict upper thoracic flexion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
CONT

[L'orthèse thoraco-lombo-sacrée de Taylor] exerce une pression intra-abdominale accrue. La flexion thoracique et l'extension thoraco-lombaire sont limitées par deux systèmes d'appui en trois points.

Spanish

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