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Table 1 Corrective action according to the frontal plane identified slope

From: Brace technology thematic series - The Sforzesco and Sibilla braces, and the SPoRT (Symmetric, Patient oriented, Rigid, Three-dimensional, active) concept

 

Slope

Action

Construction

1

Low lumbar

shift of the trunk at the base

The whole trunk is shifted toward the concavity of the lumbar curve

2

High lumbar

elevation of the emithorax

The last ribs on the side of the convexity are elevated with a gradually decreasing compression in a down-up direction

3

Lumbar

shift of the trunk at the base and elevation of the emithorax

Combination of 1 and 2, on the same side

4

Thoracic

push on the distal ribs below the apical vertebra

On the side of convexity of the curve. All the ribs involved in the slope must be pushed. The rib corresponding to the apical vertebra is not involved (and sometimes also that below the apical)

5

Distal thoracic

push on the distal ribs above the apical vertebra

On the side of concavity of the curve

6

Proximal thoracic

push on the distal ribs above the apical vertebra

On the side of concavity of the curve

7

Thoracolumbar

elevation of the emithorax and push on the distal ribs below the apical vertebra

Combination of 2 and 4, on the same side