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Which orthosis is commonly used in the treatment of traumatic or pathological fractures of the middle and lower thoracic region and the lumbar region?
Which orthosis is commonly used in the treatment of traumatic or pathological fractures of the middle and lower thoracic region and the lumbar region?
- Yale orthosis
- Thoracolumbar orthosis (correct)
- Halo orthosis
- Minerva orthosis
What is the effect of all trunk orthoses on the body?
What is the effect of all trunk orthoses on the body?
- Reducing lumbar lordosis and increasing the load on the vertebrae and discs
- Increasing intra-abdominal pressure
- Compressing anterior abdominals, restricting trunk/intervertebral motion, and supporting and regulating the spine (correct)
- Allowing full range of motion in the upper thoracic spine
Which type of orthosis only restricts flexion but not lateral and rotational movement?
Which type of orthosis only restricts flexion but not lateral and rotational movement?
- Anterior hyperextension brace (correct)
- Thoracolumbosacral orthosis
- SOMI orthosis
- Taylor corset
Which orthosis is contraindicated in unstable fractures and osteoporotic fractures caused by kyphosis?
Which orthosis is contraindicated in unstable fractures and osteoporotic fractures caused by kyphosis?
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Which orthosis consists of two posterior bands attached to a pelvic band at the level of the iliac crest below and to the interscapular band above?
Which orthosis consists of two posterior bands attached to a pelvic band at the level of the iliac crest below and to the interscapular band above?
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