1978-08-28
1980-10-28
Michell, Robert W.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
A61F 502
Patent
active
042301017
ABSTRACT:
A back brace for the treatment of scoliosis having posterior and auterior metal uprights secured to a pelvic girdle and extending vertically upward to a level just below the level of the patient's clavicles, and having laterally extending arms fastened to the upper portions of said vertical uprights for encircling the space to be occupied by the upper torso of the patient at the level of, and just below, the patient's armpits.
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Kruter J. L.
Mathews H. Hume
Michell Robert W.
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