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THORACOLUMBOSACRAL [2 records]

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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Record 2 2000-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
CONT

Thoracolumbosacral orthoses are very similar to the LS orthoses, except they project more into the thoracic region. They offer more stability up the trunk. a. TLS flexion-extension control(Taylor Brace) 1. posterior uprights which terminate at the midscapular level...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses
OBS

mât : Chacun des montants métalliques plats, antérieurs ou postérieurs, comportant des trous percés à diverses hauteurs et recevant les plaquettes et barrettes de jonction sur lesquelles sont fixées les mains réductrices et autres appuis des corsets orthopédiques du type lyonnais ou de Milwaukee.

Spanish

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