Question
Which of the following brace is shown in the given image:
| A. | Milwaukee brace |
| B. | Boston brace |
| C. |
Taylor brace |
| D. |
ASHE brace |
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Correct Answer � A Explanation |
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Answer A) Milwaukee brace
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The Milwaukee brace is an active corrective spinal orthosis. It consists of a neck ring with a throat mould and two occipital pads to avoid a high pressure in the neck. Other elements are a plastic pelvic girdle, aluminium uprights, leather L-shaped thoracic pads and metal bars in the front and in the back.
Indication for use
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A Milwaukee brace is used in the treatment of postural disorders like idiopathic scoliosis or Scheuerman disease.
The brace is normally prescribed for children, with a postural disorder, who have not reached their growth spurt or who are in their fast-growing period. It is not used for adults or adolescents already beyond their growth spurt, as it will have no effect.
