Patent ID: 9572705
Date: 2017-02-21
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. A spinal orthosis having anterior and posterior sides divided by an anterior-posterior plane, the orthosis comprising: an elongate and substantially rigid spinal frame having upper, middle and lower portions, and having first and second lateral sides, the spinal frame located on the posterior side; a lumbar assembly connected to the lower portion of the spinal frame and extending across the posterior and anterior sides; a strap assembly having a first end secured to the upper portion of the spinal frame and a second end adjustably securing to the lumbar assembly; and an elastic strap having a first end secured to the spinal frame and a second end adjustably securing to the lumbar assembly; at least one strap guide connected to the spinal frame or lumbar support on the posterior side, the elastic strap slidably extending through the strap guide and being directed toward the anterior side of the lumbar assembly.