What is a lumbosacral orthosis?
LSO (Lumbar Sacral Orthosis) An LSO extends from just below the breast bones down to the pelvis. It is used to stabilize the spine after surgery or in the event of a spinal fracture or injury to promote healing and decrease pain.
Does brace help compression fracture?
Your doctor may recommend a back brace to support and stabilize the spine while a compression fracture heals. He or she may recommend that you wear the brace every day until the fracture heals.
How do you fit a TLSO brace?
Position the front half of the brace. Fully tighten both straps at the bottom of the brace on both sides. Fully tighten the straps at the top of the brace on both sides. Before getting up, make sure that the brace is aligned; adjust it, if necessary.
How do I remove TLSO?
Remove the thoracolumbosacral orthosis brace (TSLO) while sleeping. TLSO off 1 hour, 3 times a day with at least 2 hours between. Quiet activities only. TLSO off 1½ hour, 3 times per day with at least 2 hours in between.
How do you put TLSO on a patient?
While laying down in bed, log roll to the side to allow the caregiver to assist in putting on TLSO. The caregiver should place the back portion on the patient, matching the grooves in the waist of TLSO with the patient’s waist (the soft area between the hips and ribs). The patient should gently roll onto the back.
What is TLSO used to treat?
It is used to stabilize the spine after surgery or in the event of a spinal fracture to promote healing and decrease pain. Apply a snug-fitting cotton t-shirt or body sock. Loose shirts may cause wrinkles and skin irritation. While laying down in bed, log roll to the side to allow the caregiver to assist in putting on TLSO.
How to apply a TLSO brace?
Application 1 Apply a snug-fitting shirt. Make sure there are no wrinkles. 2 While standing, open the brace wide and slip into it. 3 For an anterior opening TLSO, carefully lie down; make sure that the brace is still properly positioned on your waist. 4 Loop the straps through the metal chafes.
How many hours a day should you wear a TLSO?
It should only be worn by the person for which the brace was prescribed. The goal of the TLSO is to prevent the progression of the scoliotic curve. The brace is typically worn 16-18 hours per day/night. It may either have an opening in the front or the back.