An orthosis intended to encompass the entire spine would be a cervicothoracolumbosacral orthosis (CTLSO).
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An orthosis intended to encompass the entire spine would be a cervicothoracolumbosacral orthosis (CTLSO).
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1997, Bertram Goldberg, John D. Hsu, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, Mosby Incorporated The first effective orthosis for the treatment of spinal deformities was the cervicothoracolumbosacral orthosis (CTLSO), known as the Milwaukee brace, which was developed by Blount and Schmidt in 1948 […]
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Sacroiliac, lumbosacral, cervicothoracolumbosacral, and thoracolumbosacral orthoses may be used in rigid or flexible forms.
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Bracing is advised for small, flexible curves and can be a thoracolumbosacral or cervicothoracolumbosacral orthosis (Milwaukee brace). The brace is continued until the curve has been stable for 2 years.
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