Maxillary fixed cervical spine orthosis

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1989-03-27

1990-08-28

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 78, 128846, 128861, 128869, A61F 508

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active

049516558

ABSTRACT:
A cervical spine orthosis is provided which comprises an upper body engaging member, such as a vest, a front and rear pair of rigid vest uprights, and a band encirculing the head of the wearer at the level of the wearer's mouth, the bank being securely fastened to the vest uprights, and carrying a maxillary bridge comprising a maxillary tooth splint adapted to engage the upper set of teeth of the wearer and a bridge member attached to and spanning the distance between the band and the maxillary tooth splint. The band further has attached thereto, two occipital support pads which are adapted to engage the neck of the wearer at the occipital bone region at the posterior base of the skull, the support pads being movable into an engaging position with the neck by use of threaded positioning screws. Improved immobilization and/or control of movement the cervical spine are provided.

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