Figure 3From: Brace technology thematic series: the progressive action short brace (PASB) Brace or plaster cast custom-made. (a) The patient, in light traction, is positioned with hip and knees slightly bent, in order to obtain the correction of the hyperlordosis. (b) Lateral deflection is achieved by applying a plaster band just beneath the apical vertebra (B). A second band stabilizes the pelvis (A).Back to article page