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Patient with and without the brace. The sagittal profile of the patient is significantly closer to physiological standards.
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Following the operations and recuperation the original situation was restored: The diagnosis was degenerative scoliosis concomitant with kyphosis of the lumbar vertebral column and pseudarthrosis between L5 and S1.The patient (Figure 3) had multiple degenerative deformations and was suffering with severe back pain (NRS 8-9). Judging from the comparison of clinical photography the sagittal profile of the patient was improved considerably (as shown in Figure 3), which also reduced pain significantly (NRS 3-4).
Basic form of the sBrace trunk orthosis. The biomechanical function can be adapted to individual requirements by customizing the layout.
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TLSO trunk orthosis module (Figures 4 and 5). The biomechanic design of the orthosis module was adapted to the necessities of the specific case during the process of ordering.
The biomechanical function of the sBrace L with a design solely aiming to influence the sagittal profile of the spine.
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TLSO trunk orthosis module (Figures 4 and 5). The biomechanic design of the orthosis module was adapted to the necessities of the specific case during the process of ordering.
Dorsal view. The individualized sBrace was manufactured with both halves of the pelvis to stabilize the frontal and sagittal areas. The relocation of the pelvis to the left was necessary to make a pain-free posture possible.
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Fig6
The progression of the spondylolisthesis was stopped by the use of the brace and continued to be stable, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.
The clinical monitoring with Lasar Posture shows a proper physiological condition of the sagittal profile.
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Fig7
The progression of the spondylolisthesis was stopped by the use of the brace and continued to be stable, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.