WO2014182742A1 - Scoliosis brace - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/03—Corsets or bandages for abdomen, teat or breast support, with or without pads
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/02—Orthopaedic corsets
- A61F5/024—Orthopaedic corsets having pressure pads connected in a frame for reduction or correction of the curvature of the spine
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/02—Orthopaedic corsets
- A61F5/028—Braces for providing support to the lower back, e.g. lumbo sacral supports
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- the field of the invention is orthotics.
- Scoliosis is a medical condition associated with an abnormally curved spine, often thought to be a progressive disease, at least until adulthood. Scoliosis can have severe adverse affects on a patient's life, both physically and physiologically.
- One possible method of treating or managing scoliosis is surgery. Unfortunately, scoliosis surgery can be very risky. Less invasive methods of treating or managing scoliosis has traditionally included physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, or bracing, among other things.
- Some previous efforts have been made to provide improved comfort, support, or customizability to individual wearers. For example, U.S. Patent No. 4,230,101 to Gold, U.S. Patent No. 5,012,798 to Graf et al, International Patent Application Publication No. WO 2010/044796 to Ogilvie et al, International Patent Application Publication No. WO
- the inventive subject matter provides apparatus, systems and methods in which a scoliosis brace is configured to provide adjustable support to a wearer.
- the brace preferably comprises a flexible belt configured to wrap entirely around a mid-portion of a wearer, along with various components (e.g., struts, pads, adjustment mechanisms, etc.) configured to removably couple with the flexible belt and thereby provide customizable support to different portions of a wearer's body.
- a brace of the inventive subject matter can advantageously be configured to add a force or restrict motion in the sagittal, transverse and coronal planes.
- a scoliosis brace comprises a first vertical strut having an anchor pad (or base pad), and that is removably coupled to the belt, preferably on the belt's interior side (i.e., the side facing toward the wearer). It is
- the anchor pad or the strut can removably attach to the belt in any commercially suitable manner, including for example, via a hook and loop fastener, snaps, buttons, magnets, and threading.
- the brace could include one or more vertical struts depending on the wearer's needs.
- Each of the struts could include one or more pieces without departing from the scope of the invention described herein.
- the first strut could comprise two struts that are coupled together to form a single strut, or could instead comprise a unitary structure.
- a “vertical strut” is defined broadly to include a plurality of components (pads, struts, angle or height adjustment mechanisms, etc.) that are coupled with one another to create a single piece.
- a “strut” is a single rod or bar forming a part of a framework. It can generally be preferred that a strut is made from either (1) a rigid material (e.g., a metal, a hard plastic, etc.) that requires more than an average person's force to bend, or (2) a material (e.g., aluminum, etc.) that is sized and dimensioned to be pliable when a strong force is applied, but sturdy when an ordinary force is applied.
- a rigid material e.g., a metal, a hard plastic, etc.
- a material e.g., aluminum, etc.
- the first strut can include a thoracic pad at a first end portion such that the thoracic pad can provide a pressure to a first side of the wearer below the underarm. It is contemplated that the first strut can be composed of one or more pieces and could be configured to allow for adjustment of a height of the first strut to increase a distance between the belt and the thoracic pad. Where the first strut comprises two or more pieces, it is contemplated that the pieces could be movably coupled to one another such that one can rotate or pivot relative to the other. [0012] A distance of the thoracic pad relative to the central point of the anchor pad can be adjusted via any commercially suitable height adjustment mechanism, including for example, a rack and pinion mechanism, a biasing mechanism, a slidably coupled telescoped
- Similar mechanisms can also be provided to adjust a horizontal position of the thoracic pad relative to the central point of the anchor pad.
- a brace of the inventive subject matter can also comprise a first hip pad coupled to the first strut, and configured to provide support to a hip area of a wearer.
- the first strut could include a height adjustment mechanism (e.g., to adjust a distance of the hip pad relative to the belt or an angle adjustment mechanism (e.g., to adjust a horizontal or vertical position of the hip pad on the wearer relative to the belt).
- the thoracic pad can be coupled to a curved arm configured to at least partially wrap around an upper chest portion of a wearer.
- the curved arm is preferably coupled to a de-rotation pad that is configured to put pressure on the upper chest wall on one side to cause a force intended to resist forward motion and rotation of that side of the chest when the brace is worn.
- One or more straps can be provided and configured to couple with two or more components of the brace.
- a first strap can be coupled to the belt (e.g., via hook and loop fastener, snaps, buttons, threading, zipper, or other commercially suitable fastener(s) or combinations thereof) and the thoracic pad (e.g., via a carabiner, a buckle, a button, a snap, or other commercially suitable fastener(s) or combinations thereof).
- a second strap can be configured to couple to at least two of the following, among other components: the de- rotation pad, the rounded arm, the first strut, the anchor pad, or the hip pad.
- a first vertical strut comprising the anchor pad, first strut, thoracic pad, de-rotation pad or hip pad can be coupled to the belt such that it provides support predominantly to a left or right side of the wearer.
- the term "provides support predominantly to a left or right side” means that at least 80% of the components are located on a single side of the wearer.
- the first vertical strut can be coupled to the belt such that the belt supports the first vertical strut, while the strut provides support predominantly to a left side of the wearer, even though 20%> or less of the support is provided to the right side of the wearer.
- At least 90%), at least 95%, or even 100% of the support can be provided to a single side of the wearer via the first vertical strut. It is contemplated that a second vertical strut having one or more components can be provided, if needed, that is coupled to the belt such that the second vertical strut is disposed, and thereby provides support predominantly to, the opposite side of the wearer.
- the additional components can include, for example a second anchor pad, a second thoracic pad, and/or, a second hip pad.
- the additional components could further include a second de -rotation pad coupled to the second thoracic pad via a second rounded arm and/or any other suitable component(s).
- each of the struts, straps, and pads can be removably coupled with, or attached to, another strut, pad, belt or other component of the inventive subject matter.
- a strut, pad or other component is moved from a first location to a second location, it is contemplated that the locations can be completely distinct or partially overlapping.
- a strut, pad or other component can be moved by as little as 5 cm, 2 cm, or even 1 cm or less, or can be moved by as much as 6 cm, 10 cm, or even 20 cm or even more.
- Fig. 1 shows one embodiment of a vertical strut of the inventive subject matter.
- Fig. 2 shows one embodiment of a thoracic pad, rounded arm and de-rotation pad of the inventive subject matter.
- Fig. 3 shows one embodiment of another vertical strut of the inventive subject matter.
- Fig. 4 shows one embodiment of a first and second vertical strut coupled to a flexible belt.
- Fig. 5 shows one embodiment of a brace of the inventive subject matter as worn by a wearer.
- Fig. 6 shows one embodiment of a strap of the inventive subject matter having a buckle.
- Fig. 7 shows one embodiment of a rear portion of a brace of the inventive subject matter.
- Fig. 8 shows one embodiment of a side portion of a brace of the inventive subject matter.
- FIG. 9 shows a step by step flowchart of one method of fitting a wearer with a brace of the inventive subject matter.
- Fig. 10 shows another embodiment of a brace of the inventive subject matter having substantially similar left and right vertical struts with removable and adjustable components.
- a brace of the inventive subject matter can utilize one or more of the components discussed in co-owned U.S. Patent Nos. 7,001,348 and 8,142,377, and U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2012/0232450 and 2012/0245502.
- a brace can utilize a pulley system as disclosed in U.S. Patent No.
- FIG. 1 shows a vertical strut 100 of the inventive subject matter.
- Vertical strut 100 is configured to provide support to a right or left side of a wearer, and preferably comprises an anchor pad 170 coupled with strut 190, a hip pad 180, and a thoracic pad 140. It is contemplated that the a rounded arm 130 and a de-rotation pad 120 having a buckle receiver 110 can be coupled to the vertical strut depending on the needs of the wearer.
- Anchor pad 170 comprises a hook or loop fastener 171 that is configured to removably attach to a belt (not shown).
- Contemplated pads can comprise any commercially suitable material(s), including for example, foam, silicon, nylon, cotton, mesh, or any other suitable material.
- strut 190 can be coupled to angle/height adjustment mechanism 150 that allows a user to adjust a horizontal or vertical location (i.e., a distance) of thoracic pad 140 relative to the anchor pad 170.
- angle/height adjustment mechanism is a second piece 162 that couples to the strut 190 via a screw mechanism 161.
- the horizontal location of thoracic pad 140 relative to anchor pad 170 can be adjusted via adjustment mechanism 150 by simply rotating the second piece 162 relative to the first strut 190.
- the vertical height of thoracic pad 140 relative to anchor pad 170 can be adjusted via adjustment mechanism 150 by unscrewing screw 161, adjusting the alignment of perforations on the first strut 190 and second piece 162, and re -tightening screw 161.
- First strut can thereby apply pressure above and below a wearer's mid-line via the upper thoracic pad 140 and lower hip pad 180, each of which is coupled to the first strut 190.
- the belt By coupling the first strut 190 to a support belt that extends around a mid-portion of the wearer, the belt applies loading to each end of the first strut 190 and second piece 162 where used.
- the first strut 190 can be supported by the belt, such that the vertical strut 100 and brace is dependent on the belt.
- the belt can include a pad disposed at the wearer's pubic region such that the pad counteracts the forces applied to the left and/or right side of the wearer.
- angle or height adjustment mechanisms can be used, including for example, a series of snaps, a rack and pinion mechanism, a biasing mechanism, a slidably coupled telescoped component, or any other commercially suitable mechanisms.
- a curved arm 130 can be coupled to second piece 162 or first strut 190 preferably via an angle/height adjustment mechanism 160.
- Curved arm 130 is coupled with de-rotation pad 120, which advantageously provides support to an upper chest region of a wearer, and is configured to at least partially prevent a rotation of a patient's torso when worn, for example, by preventing a rotation of one or more components of the brace with respect to another component.
- FIG. 2 is a close up view of a thoracic pad 260, curved arm 215 and de-rotation pad 210 of a vertical strut 200 of the inventive subject matter.
- Strut 280 is coupled to thoracic pad 260 via a fastener that can also act as a height adjustment mechanism 270.
- strut 280 could lack a height adjustment mechanism.
- Thoracic pad 260 is further coupled to curved arm 215, which can also act as a part of height and angle adjustment mechanism 240 in conjunction with one or more fasteners 216.
- a user can remove or loosen fasteners 216 and realign the perforations of curved arm 215 with a suitable perforation of thoracic pad 260 in order to adjust an angle or height of de -rotation pad 210 relative to thoracic pad 260.
- thoracic pad 260 is shown including a metal structure that holds padding in place, it is contemplated that the structure and thoracic pad could be distinct pieces coupled together to form thoracic pad 260.
- De-rotation pad 210 can be coupled to curved arm 215 in any commercially suitable manner. However, it is currently preferred that de-rotation pad 210 and curved arm 215 are coupled together via a series of perforations and a snap configured to lock de-rotation pad 210 in a position aligned with one of the perforations.
- De-rotation pad 210's fastener (height adjustment mechanism 220) is coupled to buckle receiver 250, which is configured to receive a buckle of a strap (not shown).
- a strap can be advantageously used to block a rotation of a component of the brace with respect to another component of the brace or providing a tension or tautness between the components to which it is attached.
- a strap that is coupled to buckle receiver 250 and the belt can advantageously be used to block a change in a vertical position of a de-rotation pad relative to the belt, and further block a rotation of the vertical strut 200 comprising the de- rotation pad relative to the belt (alternatively or additionally to the blocking provided by a fastening mechanism between the belt and vertical strut).
- FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of a vertical strut 300 of the inventive subject matter.
- Vertical strut 300 comprises an anchor pad 310, thoracic pad 320 and an optional adjustment mechanism 325 that allows for angular and height adjustment of the thoracic pad 320 relative to the anchor pad 310.
- the vertical strut can include first and second struts 316 and 317, respectively, although a single strut could alternatively be used. It is contemplated that vertical strut 300 could also include additional components that are removable and adjustable with respect to the anchor pad 310 and thoracic pad 320.
- vertical strut 300 could comprise a third strut coupled with a hip pad that extends below the anchor pad 310 in a direction opposite that of the thoracic pad.
- the hip pad could be coupled to a single strut that extends above and below the anchor pad. .
- vertical strut 100 or 200 could be worn on a right side of a wearer while vertical strut 300 is worn on a left side of a wearer, or vice versa.
- loading can be applied to the left and right side of the wearer simultaneously by coupling a vertical strut to the belt such that each strut aligns with an opposing side of the wearer.
- Figure 4 shows a first vertical strut 440 and second vertical strut 460 each removably coupled to a belt 410 that wraps around a mid- line of wearer.
- Belt 410 can include hook or loop fastener 420 on an inner side 422, and a complementary hook or loop fastener 430 on an outer side 425, which allows the belt to fasten to itself in some embodiments.
- any commercially suitable fastener(s) could be used to couple the belt 410 to the wearer.
- Brace 400 also comprises a first vertical strut 440 removably attached to a left side of belt 400, and a second vertical strut 460 removably attached to a right side of belt 400.
- each of the first and second vertical struts is coupled to an inner side of the belt - i.e., the surface of the belt facing toward the wearer when worn.
- Belt 410 is preferably configured to wrap entirely around a mid-portion of a wearer and securely fasten to itself via hook or loop fasteners 420 and 430, although any
- belt 410 can be used to support one or more vertical struts coupled to the belt.
- the vertical struts can be coupled solely to the belt and thereby entirely supported by the belt 410 disposed about a mid-portion of the wearer.
- brace 400 can include a first strap 470 coupled to the belt 410 at a first attachment point (on outer side 425), and configured to couple with a thoracic pad of second vertical strut 460, and de-rotation pad 450 of first vertical strut 440 via buckle receiver 455.
- First strap 470 and de-rotation pad 450 can be advantageously used together to cause an increase in pressure on a portion of the patient to support them in a desired position.
- references to a "fastener” are used broadly to refer to any commercially suitable fastener(s), including for example, a hook and loop fastener, a button, a snap, a belt type buckle, a side squeeze buckle, a magnet, a zipper, perforations and screws or snaps, or any other commercially suitable fastener(s).
- some fasteners can also serve as, or be coupled with, an adjustment mechanism such as a length, height, angle or other adjustment mechanism.
- Figure 5 shows the brace 400 of Figure 4 as partially fastened to a wearer.
- belt 410 is fastened to itself around the mid-portion of the wearer via hook and loop fasteners, and the brace 400 can being tightened via a first cord system 475 and a second cord system 476, although a single cord system could be used.
- the pull tabs of cord systems 475 and 476 can comprise a hook or loop fastener that can removably attach to a hook or loop fastener of the outer side of belt 400.
- a brace of the inventive subject matter can utilize one or more of the components discussed in co-owned U.S. Patent Nos. 7,001,348 and 8,142,377, and U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2012/0232450 and 2012/0245502.
- a brace can utilize a pulley system as disclosed in U.S. Patent No.
- Brace 400 can optionally comprise a second strap 478, which is fastened to an outer side of belt 400 via any suitable fastener (e.g., hook or loop, snaps, buttons, etc.) and further coupled to a thoracic pad of first vertical strut 440.
- any suitable fastener e.g., hook or loop, snaps, buttons, etc.
- Figure 6 shows a front-left side view of the brace 400 of Figures 4 and 5.
- First strap 470 is attached to belt 410 and second vertical strut 460, and is shown in being fastened to buckle receiver 455 of de-rotation pad 450 via buckle 471 of first strap 470.
- Second strap 478 is removably fastened to belt 410 and removably fastened to the thoracic pad of first vertical strut 440 via a screw that also acts as part of an angle and height adjustment mechanism between the curved arm and thoracic pad of first vertical strut 440.
- Figure 7 shows a back view of the brace 400 shown in Figure 4 as worn by a wearer.
- Brace 400 comprises a tightening mechanism 480 shown in having two cord systems 475 and 476. It is contemplated that first cord system 475 can be configured to tighten a top portion of belt 410 (e.g., shorten a distance between the top portion of right cord guide cover 482 and left cord guide cover 484) when pulled in a first direction, while second cord system 476 can be configured to tighten a bottom portion of belt 410 (e.g., shorten a distance between the bottom portion of right cord guide cover 482 and left cord guide cover 484) when pulled in a second direction different from the first direction.
- each cord could be used to tighten a top and a bottom portion of belt 410.
- Brace 400 further comprises a third strap 486 and fourth strap 488.
- Third strap 486 is configured to attach to left cord guide cover 484 and first vertical strut 440 via any suitable fastening means
- fourth strap 488 is configured to attach to right cord guide cover 482 and second vertical strut 460 via any suitable fastening means.
- first, second, third and fourth straps (470, 478, 486, and 488) can be used together to provide increased support to a wearer while ensuring that a proper amount of force is being applied to the areas intended.
- Figure 8 is a left side view of the brace 400 of Figures 4-7 showing first vertical strut 440 coupled to an inner side of belt 410 that extends about a mid-portion of the wearer.
- anchor pad 441 is substantially aligned with the mid-portion of the wearer.
- Vertical strut 440 is configured to provide pressure to at least two portions of the wearer's body (e.g., upper and lower portions).
- the first area 440A (upper portion) is the left side of the wearer between the underarm and mid-portion, which is supported by thoracic pad 442.
- the second area 440B (lower portion) is the left hip of the wearer, which is supported by hip pad 443.
- the vertical strut 440 is dependent on and supported by the belt 410, and loading is applied to the upper and lower portions of the wearer's body.
- second strap 478 and third strap 486 can be fastened to belt 410 and thoracic pad 442, and are configured to provide an adjustable amount of tension or tautness between the two components to which they are attached, or prevent a rotation of one component (e.g., the thoracic pad 442) relative to another component (e.g., the midline of the belt where the belt could be folded in half along its length) to thereby prevent a rotation of a patient's body, or adjust the patient's body back into a less rotated state.
- Figure 9 provides a step by step flowchart of one method of fitting a wearer with a brace.
- a healthcare professional or other person can obtain an x-ray of a wearer's spine to identify a curve apex and locations where force should be applied. For example, step 1 shows that force should be applied at points A, B and C.
- Step 2 shows how to locate an anchor point to which the anchor pad can be aligned (i.e., a mid-portion of the wearer).
- the left anchor point for example, is located between the rib cage and iliac crest of the wearer.
- the anchor point(s) can alternatively be in a location other than between the rib cage and iliac crest.
- Step 3 shows a vertical strut being fit on a wearer based on the anchor pad's alignment with the left anchor point.
- the remaining components of the vertical strut can be adjusted (e.g., bending of the strut, adjustment of the relative heights of each component, adjustment of an angle between components, etc.) to provided a force to the intended areas of a user (e.g., areas A and C of step 1) as shown in Steps 4 and 5.
- Step 4 shows a possible arrangement of components of a vertical strut, although some of the components may not be used.
- Step 5 shows that the thoracic pad of the first vertical strut can align with force point A.
- a Phillips screw driver can be used to align the thoracic and hip pads with previously identified locations where force will be applied.
- Step 6 shows a second vertical strut being fit on the wearer based on a second anchor pad's alignment with the right anchor point.
- the thoracic pad of the second vertical strut is applied to force point B identified in step 1, which represents a curve apex of the wearer's spine on an opposite side of the wearer's body from force points A and C.
- a de-rotation pad can be optionally coupled to the first vertical strut and adjusted to fit the wearer.
- the top edge of de-rotation pad is adjusted to be 1 inch below the clavicle of the wearer and directly above the nipple, as shown in Step 8.
- the de-rotation pad can be coupled to a curved arm or strut, which in this embodiment comprises bendable aluminum. This curved arm or strut can serve as an additional angle adjustment mechanism.
- Each of the first and second vertical struts can comprise a hook or loop fastener that is configured to removably fasten with a hook or loop fastener of either an inner or outer side of the belt (inner side shown here) as shown in Step 10.
- the center line of the belt should first be identified, and either strut should be attached on opposing sides of the center line such that a distance between the midlines of each anchor pad equals the distance between the left midline and the right mid- line previously measured in accordance with Step 9.
- Step 1 1 shows a wearer putting on the brace after the first and second vertical struts have been fit and attached to the belt in accordance with Steps 1-10.
- the wearer aligns the anchor pads of each strut with the left or right anchor points and wraps the belt such that the ends of the belt overlap and fasten to one another.
- the first ends of the first and second tension straps are then attached to the belt.
- a mid portion of the first tension strap is then attached to the second vertical struts thoracic pad, and a second end of the first tension strap is coupled with de -rotation pad via a buckle.
- the second end of the second tension strap is attached to the thoracic pad of the first vertical strut via a screw mechanism.
- Step 13 shows third and fourth tension straps each attached to the belt and a different component of the brace.
- Step 14 shows the wearer tightening the brace through first and second cord systems that are pulled in opposite directions and fastened to the belt via pull tabs.
- a brace of the inventive subject matter can alternatively or additionally comprise other components, including for example, a lumbar pad, an underarm support, or a chest support pad.
- FIG. 10 shows another brace 500 of the inventive subject matter having
- Brace 500 comprises a belt 510 that extends about a mid-portion of a wearer, and to which left and right vertical struts 555 and 560 can be coupled.
- the first vertical strut 555 comprises a first anchor pad 551, a first thoracic pad 552, and a first hip pad 554, all coupled to the first vertical strut.
- the second vertical strut 560 comprises a second anchor pad 561, a second thoracic pad 562, and a second hip pad 564, all coupled to the second vertical strut 560.
- the brace 500 can include a first tension strap 520, second tension strap 530, third tension strap 540, and a fourth tension strap 550.
- the first vertical strut 555 can include a second strut (e.g., 553) and a third strut, which are removably and adjustably coupled with a first strut such that an angle or vertical position of the first thoracic pad and first hip pad can be adjusted relative to the first anchor pad, or even removed.
- the second vertical strut 560 can include a fifth strut (e.g., 563) and a sixth strut, which are removably and adjustably coupled with a third strut such that an angle or vertical position of the second thoracic pad and second hip pad can be adjusted.
- Each of the first and second thoracic pads can optionally be coupled with a rounded arm, 570 and 575, which are in turn coupled with de-rotation pads, 580 and 585.
- the first and second straps can be removably attached to the front portion of belt 510 and a thoracic pad, while the third and fourth straps can be removably attached to the back portion of belt 510 and a thoracic pad.
- the tension straps can both block a rotation of a component of the brace relative to other components and provide increased tension or tautness between components of the brace.
- Coupled to is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms “coupled to” and “coupled with” are used synonymously.
- the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term "about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some
- the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some
- embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
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