Braces Used to Treat Many Spinal Disorders

Braces are also called orthotic devices and may require fitting by a specialist. These devices come in different sizes, are adjustable, removable and are designed for comfort.

EBI offers a wide range of braces for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine conditions. A few of these products are presented below.

EBI® Cervical Collar
The Philadelphia® Collar is a traditional two-piece collar made from polyethylene foam. It provides semi-rigid support for the neck. The hole in the front of the collar is a trachea hole.

Philadelphia® Collar
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EBI® Pro-Fitt TLSO Back Brace
The TLSO back brace is prescribed to treat conditions affecting the stability of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spinal levels (T5-S5). This brace has many straps and closings to make it easy to adjust for the right fit.

EBI® Pro-Fitt TLSO Back Brace
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This article is an excerpt from Dr. Stewart G. Eidelson's book, Advanced Technologies to Treat Neck and Back Pain, A Patient's Guide (March 2005).