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spinal orthoses
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what is 'spinal orthoses'?
Definition for spinal orthoses
spinal orthoses is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: spinal muscular atrophies types 2 and 3, spinal muscular atrophy type 4 and spinal muscular atrophy type 1.
related diagnosis for 'spinal orthoses'
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spinal muscular atrophies types 2 and 3
inherited disease causing muscle weakness
spinal orthoses and spinal muscular atrophies types 2 and 3
spinal muscular atrophy type 4
inherited muscle disease causing muscle weakness
spinal orthoses and spinal muscular atrophy type 4
spinal muscular atrophy type 1
inherited disorder with severe muscle weakness
spinal orthoses and spinal muscular atrophy type 1
head injury
trauma to skull or brain
spinal orthoses and head injury
idiopathic scoliosis
lateral curvature of spine
spinal orthoses and idiopathic scoliosis
spinal stenosis
compression of nerve roots due to narrowed spinal canal
spinal orthoses and spinal stenosis
compression fractures spine
collapse and break in bones in spine
spinal orthoses and compression fractures spine
discitis
inflammation of the intervertebral disk space (the space between the bones of the spine)
spinal orthoses and discitis
scoliosis
curve in spine
spinal orthoses and scoliosis
spasmodic torticollis
head tilt caused by spasm of neck muscles
spinal orthoses and spasmodic torticollis
spinal cord trauma
injury to spinal cord
spinal orthoses and spinal cord trauma
trauma neck
neck injury
spinal orthoses and trauma neck
kyphosis
round back
spinal orthoses and kyphosis
spondylolisthesis
movement of one back bone (vertebra) over the one below it
spinal orthoses and spondylolisthesis
congenital scoliosis
congenital side to side curvature of spine
spinal orthoses and congenital scoliosis
hemivertebrae
congenital vertebral abnormalities
spinal orthoses and hemivertebrae
myotonic dystrophy
inherited multisystem disease
spinal orthoses and myotonic dystrophy
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Physical and Occupational Therapy
Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy
spinal orthoses and Physical and Occupational Therapy
Bracing
spinal orthoses and Bracing
canes and walkers
spinal orthoses and canes and walkers
Electromyogram (EMG)
spinal orthoses and Electromyogram (EMG)
Arterial Blood Gas
spinal orthoses and Arterial Blood Gas
Pulse oximetry
Oximetry
spinal orthoses and Pulse oximetry
CT scan
spinal orthoses and CT scan
X-rays
spinal orthoses and X-rays
Serum Creatine Kinase (CK)
spinal orthoses and Serum Creatine Kinase (CK)
Cardiac monitoring
spinal orthoses and Cardiac monitoring
airway clearance
spinal orthoses and airway clearance
ECHOcardiogram
spinal orthoses and ECHOcardiogram
Molecular Genetic Studies
spinal orthoses and Molecular Genetic Studies
Foley catheter
spinal orthoses and Foley catheter
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
spinal orthoses and Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Urethral catheter
spinal orthoses and Urethral catheter
Orthopedic surgical care
spinal orthoses and Orthopedic surgical care
EKG
Electrocardiogram
spinal orthoses and EKG
Muscle biopsy
spinal orthoses and Muscle biopsy
Amniocentesis
spinal orthoses and Amniocentesis
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related medication for 'spinal orthoses'/associated diagnoses
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ibuprofen(motrin)
spinal orthoses and ibuprofen(motrin)
baclofen
spinal orthoses and baclofen
botulinum toxin
spinal orthoses and botulinum toxin
dexamethasone(decadron)
spinal orthoses and dexamethasone(decadron)
diazepam
spinal orthoses and diazepam
levodopa
spinal orthoses and levodopa
methylprednisolone(medrol)
spinal orthoses and methylprednisolone(medrol)
ibuprofen
spinal orthoses and ibuprofen
gentamicin
spinal orthoses and gentamicin
baclofen(lioresal , lioresal intrathecal)
spinal orthoses and baclofen(lioresal , lioresal intrathecal)
dantrolene
spinal orthoses and dantrolene
dantrolene(dantrium
spinal orthoses and dantrolene(dantrium
dexamethasone injection(dexasone)
spinal orthoses and dexamethasone injection(dexasone)
diazepam(valium)
spinal orthoses and diazepam(valium)
indomethacin(indocin)
spinal orthoses and indomethacin(indocin)
levodopa(larodopa , dopar)
spinal orthoses and levodopa(larodopa , dopar)
magnesium sulfate
spinal orthoses and magnesium sulfate
magnesium sulfate(sulfamag)
spinal orthoses and magnesium sulfate(sulfamag)
mannitol
spinal orthoses and mannitol
mannitol(osmitrol )
spinal orthoses and mannitol(osmitrol )
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Orthotics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... orthosis may have sustained a physical impairment such as a stroke, spinal ... All orthoses, including casts, are fabricated prior to or concurrent with being ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthotics
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Workplace Use of Back Belts
... to therapeutic devices such as spinal braces, supports, corsets, and orthoses. ... the authors concluded that all three orthoses reduced spinal compression. ...
http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/p0000421/p0000421.asp
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eMedicine - Vertebral Fracture : Article by G Timothy Reiter
Approximately 11,000 new spinal cord injuries occur each year, and approximately ... Spinal orthoses are somewhat uncomfortable and only partially effective in ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC2895.HTM
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Effectiveness of audio-biofeedback in postural tra...[Prosthet Orthot ...
PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 18 ... 10 degrees (2 changed to rigid spinal orthoses and 2 underwent surgery) ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11411007?dopt=Abstract
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Ambulation in Children and Youth With Spinal Cord Injuries
Journal List > J Spinal Cord Med > v.30(Suppl 1); 2007. Abstract ... Ambulation with parapodia and reciprocating gait orthoses in pediatric spinal cord injury. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2031978
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Air Force Job Descriptions - AFSC 4U0X1 - ORTHOTIC
Detailed job description and qualification factors for Air Force enlisted ... Constructs orthoses for spinal, lower and upper limbs, casts and corrects shoes ...
http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/afjobs/bl4u0x1.h...
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Healthy People 2010: Private Sector, DBDCDDH -Division of Birth Defects ...
Functional Expectation in Spinal Cord Injury. Injury Interventions in Public Health Practice ... There are many reciprocal orthoses for these patients. ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dh/publications/Conferences/1990Pr...
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eMedicine - Spinal Muscular Atrophy : Article by Bryan Tsao
The spinal muscular atrophies (SMAs) comprise a group of autosomal-recessive disorders characterized by ... bracing, and spinal orthoses can be customized ...
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic631.htm
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The effects of powered ankle-foot orthoses on joint kinematics and ...
... incomplete spinal cord injury using pneumatically powered ankle-foot orthoses. ... incomplete spinal cord injury who walked wearing orthoses powered under ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...
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A systematic review of reviews on the effectiveness of treatments for ...
... (strong); cognitive and behavioral therapy, and back schools; spinal manipulation ... and radiofrequency (limited); NSAIDS, injections and orthoses (inconclusive) ...
http://gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/ma?f=102276161.html
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Upper Limb Orthotics
Protective orthoses: used to protect wrist, hand, and/or fingers from potential ... lesions, or Erb's palsy, and spinal cord injury Balanced forearm orthosis (BFO) ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?indexed=google&rid...
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eMedicine - Spinal Orthotics : Article by Shantanu S Kulkarni
An orthotic device (commonly referred to simply as an orthotic or an orthosis) is an external apparatus that is applied to ... for spinal orthoses will vary ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic173.htm
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Powered lower limb orthoses for gait rehabilitation
Pneumatically Powered Orthoses at the University of Michigan ... The spinal cord and brain can each undergo considerable activity-dependent plasticity. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...
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Ankle-foot orthosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Also known as a foot-drop brace. ... stroke, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, polio and multiple sclerosis. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankle-foot_orthosis
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Scoliosis
Cervical (C) vertebrae are the 7 spinal bones that support the neck. ... Spinal Canal. ... Thoracolumbar-Sacral Orthoses (TLSO) ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/Scoliosis.htm
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4J0X2 - PHYSICAL MEDICINE
Air Force enlisted job descriptions and qualification factors. 4J0X2 ... Constructs orthoses for spinal, lower and upper limbs, casts and corrects shoes ...
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjob4j0x2.htm
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Achieving and Maintaining Body Systems Integrity, DBDCDDH -Division of ...
... and the use of orthoses predisposes people with spina bifida ... Those with low spinal lesions are more likely to experience fecal incontinence ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dh/Publications/Conferences/1994aS...
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eMedicine - Kugelberg Welander Spinal Muscular Atrophy : Article by ...
Spinal muscular atrophies (SMAs) represent a rare group of inherited disorders ... Spinal orthoses have been shown to assist in containing the spinal deformity ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic62.htm
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Foot drop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... can be stabilized by lightweight orthoses, available in molded plastics as well ... spinal curvature (Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis) - Scheuermann's disease ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_drop
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Education and Counseling to Prevent Low Back Pain
The influence of prophylactic orthoses on abdominal strength and low back injury ... L, et al. The role of spinal flexibility in back pain complaints within industry, ...
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/education-counseling-low-back-pain?page=7
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Walking after spinal cord injury. Goal or wish?
Prevalence of spinal cord injury: a reestimation employing life table techniques. ... of paraplegic patients standing and walking with two knee-ankle-foot orthoses. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1002844
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A randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of p...[Eura Medicophys ...
AIM: Spinal instability is often disregarded as a cause of chronic low back pain ... opinion on the utilization of orthoses of containment for unstable segments, ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16249780
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eMedicine - Autonomic Dysreflexia in Spinal Cord Injury : Article by ...
... imbalanced reflex sympathetic discharge occurring in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) above the splanchnic ... straps, abdominal supports, orthoses) ...
http://www.emedicine.com/PMR/topic217.htm
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Kinematics and muscle activity of individuals with incomplete spinal ...
When comparing spinal cord injury subject EMG data to control subject EMG data, ... effects of powered ankle-foot orthoses on joint kinematics and muscle activation ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2048508
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eMedicine - Rehabilitation of Persons With Spinal Cord Injuries ...
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is perhaps the most devastating ... However, bilateral knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) and a walker or crutches are ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic425.htm
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Comparative multifactorial analysis of the effects of idiopathic ...
Individuals with larger spinal curvatures have more difficulties in bending and ... contributing negatively to copying with orthoses include length of time that the ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2229828
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eMedicine - Upper Limb Orthotics : Article Excerpt by Ramon S Lansang, Jr
Upper extremity orthoses are devices applied externally to restore or improve ... sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy (CP), spinal cord injury (SCI), and peripheral ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/byname/upper-limb-orthotics.htm
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Club foot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... positions, serial casting, or splints called knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFO) ... spinal curvature (Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis) - Scheuermann's disease ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_feet
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Physical Disabilities Branch
... myositis, cerebral palsy, cancer, spinal cord injuries, cystinosis, Sjögren's ... Customized dynamic ankle-foot orthoses for enhanced function ...
http://2004annualreport.nichd.nih.gov/pdb/pdb_s.htm
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Shin Splints - Symptoms of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome aka Shin Splints
Arch supports. ? Orthoses (orthotics) ? Taping/bracing. ? Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) ... Spinal stenosis. ? Cellulitis. ? Infection. ? Nerve entrapment. Sources: ...
http://foothealth.about.com/od/exercisefeet/a/ShinSplints.htm
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eMedicine - Functional Outcomes per Level of Spinal Cord Injury ...
... after an individual has sustained an acute spinal cord injury (SCI) include maximizing an individual's medical, ... R. Robotic orthoses for body weight ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic183.htm
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'SOSORT consensus paper on brace action: TLSO biomechanics of ...
... Effectiveness and biomechanics of spinal orthoses in the treatment of adolescent ... of the brace effect on the spinal profile in idiopathic scoliosis. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1553475
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Flat feet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... of two types of in-shoe orthoses in children with flexible excess pronation of ... spinal curvature (Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis) - Scheuermann's disease ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_pes_planus
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Development and Pilot Test of the Shriners Pediatric Instrument for ...
Journal List > J Spinal Cord Med > v.30(Suppl 1); 2007. Abstract. Full Text. PDF (84K) ... and use of lower extremity orthoses for standing/ambulation. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...
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Spondylolisthesis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lumbosacral orthoses may be of benefit for some patients but should be used on a ... spinal curvature (Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis) - Scheuermann's disease ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spondylolisthesis
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eMedicine - Spinal Instability and Spinal Fusion Surgery : Article by ...
Spinal fusion and instrumentation were developed and applied as independent ... Many forms of external orthoses and braces are available. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC1343720.HTM
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eMedicine - Cauda Equina and Conus Medullaris Syndromes : Article by ...
The spinal cord tapers and ends at the level between the first and second lumbar ... Spasticity: Use of orthoses is advised to prevent contractures. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic667.htm
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Neuropathy Type 4C
Treatment of manifestations: Treatment of spinal deformities includes ... Special shoes with good ankle support and/or ankle/foot orthoses (AFOs) to correct ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/picrender.fcgi?book=ge...
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eMedicine - Spinal Dislocations : Article by Jacob Goodrich, MD
Spinal Dislocations - The unique anatomy of the thoracolumbar junction ... level), ambulation may be possible with the use of adjunctive orthoses. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic441.htm
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Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research: National Institute of ...
Spinal deformities. ... Spinal deformities can make sitting, standing, and ... Ankle-foot orthoses are frequently prescribed for children with spastic diplegia ...
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/detail_cer...
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eMedicine - Thoracic Spine Fractures and Dislocations : Article by ...
Synonyms and related keywords: spinal column injury, thoracolumbar injuries, ... Standard thoracolumbosacral orthoses (TLSO), such as the Boston brace, provide ...
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic567.htm
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Talk:Orthotics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... "social orthotics" were, so apparently there are orthoses for things besides feet. ... impairment such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, or a congenital ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Orthotics
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Numerical Simulation of Asymmetrically Altered Growth as Initiation ...
Including all spinal muscles will result in a more ... Biomechanics of spinal hyperextension orthoses used in the treatment of thoracolumbar injuries. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1914297
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eMedicine - Central Cord Syndrome : Article by Michelle J Alpert
Central cord syndrome (CCS), an acute cervical spinal cord injury (SCI), was initially described by Schneider and colleagues in 1954. It is marked by a ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic22.htm
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eMedicine - Cervical Spondylosis : Article by Hassan Ahmad Hassan Al ...
Osteoporosis and Spinal Cord Injury. Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy. Rheumatoid Arthritis ... More rigid orthoses (eg, Philadelphia collar, Minerva body ...
http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic27.htm
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Scoliosis
... braces called thoracolumbar-sacral orthoses (TLSOs), most often the Boston ... in the torso experienced less spinal twisting and had improved curvature. ...
http://adam.about.com/reports/000068_8.htm
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An audit of the Scoliosis Service at Hospital Kual...[Med J Malaysia ...
Data were determined by measuring the frontal spinal radiographs. ... A comparison of the thoracolumbosacral orthoses and providence orthosis in the ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11814246?ordinalpos=3&ito...
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eMedicine - Paget Disease : Article by David Chow
Paget disease, characterized by excessive and abnormal remodeling of bone, is a ... Spinal orthoses can decrease pain associated with weight bearing, thus improving ...
http://www.emedicine.com/PMR/topic98.htm
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Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Orthoses should always be ... spinal curvature (Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis) ... spondylitis, Spondylosis, Spinal stenosis) - Schmorl's nodes ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fascitis
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eMedicine - Spasticity : Article by Zeba F Vanek
In spinal cord injury, injection of 20-80 U of BTX-A into the rhabdosphincter ... Application of orthoses, casts, and braces allows a spastic limb to be ...
http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic706.htm
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