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Chapter-10 Spinal Braces

BOOK TITLE: Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation

Author
1. Slaich Veena
ISBN
9788180618727
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10566_10
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, India, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Institute for the Physically Handicapped, 4, Vishnu Digamber Marg, New Delhi, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute for the Physically Handicapped, New Delhi, India
Chapter keywords
Spinal braces, Purpose of spinal bracing, Classification, Lumbo sacral bracing, Braces for dorso lumbar region, Thomas collar or short neck collar, Adjustable cervical collar, Walking calipers, etc.

Abstract

The spinal cord curves when exaggerated cause different deformities. For correction of spinal abnormalities, the different types of spinal supports are provided. The purposes are determined and classification understood for cervical and neck region also.

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