A directory of spine topics covered in the Labette Health patient education materials.
Braces for your back: Your doctor may prescribe a brace for you to wear after a spinal injury or surgery. It will immobilize your spine while you heal and will control pain by restricting your movement. Common back braces include the thoracic-lumbar-sacral brace (TLSO) and the lumbarsacral brace (LSO).
Braces for cervical-thoracic spine: Injuries or fusion surgeries involving the neck and upper back require a cervical-thoracic brace to restrict movement. This rigid brace has a plastic padded chest jacket in two pieces, a front and back piece, fastened with Velcro straps. Supports for the chin and head arise from the chest jacket.
Braces for your neck: Your doctor may prescribe a neck brace for you to wear after a spinal injury or surgery. It will immobilize your head while you heal and will control pain by restricting your movement. Common neck braces include the soft cervical collar, Miami J collar, and Vista Multi-post.