An Investigation for the Effect of Spinal Orthosis (so-called “Rucksack Type Orthosis”) for Kyphosis with Osteoporotic Thoraco-lumbar Vertebral Fracture

Abstract

We investigated the effect of spinal orthosis (so-called “Rucksack type orthosis”) for 15 kyphotic patients with osteoporotic thoraco-lumbar vertebral fracture. Eighty-three per cent patients improved the posture and 45 per cent improved their back pain. It also significantly improved the disability of ADL especially the work in flexion posture. The thickness of the orthosis was as thin as 10mm, so it could be not visible wearing the clothes on it. Therefore, “Rucksack type orthosis” is thought to be effective for the posture and disability of ADL for kyphotic patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar vertebral fracture.