When instability or injury affects your neck or back, it can limit your daily activities and overall mobility. At Hodgson Orthotics and Prosthetics, we provide Adult Spinal and Torso Orthoses (braces) to restore comfort, provide critical stability, and support your journey toward recovery and continued independence.
A Wide Variety of Bracing Options
We offer a wide variety of bracing options, ranging from off-the-shelf devices to semi-customized solutions, all the way to fully custom-made orthoses. Every spinal brace is a precise medical tool, and your Orthotist will perform a detailed assessment to discuss the possible options with you and custom-fabricate the device that best fits your unique anatomy and functional goals.
The Purpose of a Spinal Orthosis
Our certified Orthotists design and fit a range of neck and trunk orthoses, from soft collars to rigid TLSOs (Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral Orthoses), to address your specific needs. The goals of orthotic treatment often include:
- Immediate Stabilization: Limiting movement in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (lower back) spine following acute injury or surgery.
- Pain Management: Reducing chronic discomfort by offloading weight and pressure from damaged vertebral segments or discs.
- Postural Support: Providing external stability for trunk weakness due to neurological conditions or degenerative changes.
- Post-Operative Protection: Immobilizing the area to protect surgical repairs and ensure proper healing.
Your treatment starts with a comprehensive functional assessment where your Orthotist will evaluate your strength, range of motion, lifestyle, and specific goals. We work collaboratively with you, your physician, and your therapist to develop a precise treatment plan focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
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