Lumbo-Sacral Orthosis (LSO)
A brace that focuses immobilization and support on the lumbar spine.
Examples:
- Boston Overlap Brace (BOB): A custom front opening plastic brace that tightly compresses the abdomen and lumbar spine. It is commonly used for treatment of pars fractures of the posterior arch of lumbar vertebrae.
- Cybertech: A soft LSO that is very effective at stabilizing the lumbar spine with a patented pulley system.
- Soft Lumbar supports: There are a variety of these supports which are primarily used for soft tissue injuries and relief of low back pain.
- Mother-to-be LSO: A soft support with a molded back that is used to unload and support the lumbar spine during pregnancy.
