Spinal brace for osteoporosis Spinalplus 2.0 Orthoservice

When providing conservative treatment or rehabilitation for a patient with osteoporosis (or more generally for a patient with hyperkyphosis), supporting weaken vertebrae plays an increasingly important role. The paravertebral back bars on the Spinal Plus 2.0 support the hyperkyphotic spine, limiting the curvature and help it straighten to the extent that this
is possible. This is possible thanks to the two counterthrust points at the height of the shoulders and the lower abdomen which create two points of leverage that work together with the rigid dorsal structure. Providing the proper support for a weakened spine helps to:
- reduce acute and/or chronic pain;
- reduce the risk of compression fractures and/or fractures. Furthermore, endeavouring to return the spine to a more natural position is fundamental because it means:

• -  reducing pressure on the rib cage which facilitates breathing;

• -  reducing the overburden on the muscles and returning muscle fibres to a length that enables greater force to be exerted;

• -  reducing the risk of accidental falls caused by poor balance.

  Another important factor that helps to determine the efficacy of a brace is the patient’s willingness to wear it. Spinal Plus is:

• -  lightweight and minimally invasive;

• -  easy to wear and adjust as maximum tension can be achieved with minimum effort (thanks to the system of straps and the new holes for the fingers);

• -  stable and comfortable thanks to the new corset that wraps around the body with
  a compression-free design, while still maintaining the brace in the optimum position, particularly when standing up after sitting down and vice versa.