2006 Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 184-189
Clinical outcome of the Soft Flexion Brace was examined. Object was to study 22 cases (11 male; 11 female) of lumbar spinal canal stenosis, mean age 71 years old (60∼87). JOA score, continuous walking distance and back and leg pain and limb numbness by VAS (0∼100), change of Lumbar lordosis angle before and after installation using lateral X-ray on extension with standing. The mean JOA score was improved from 9.8 points before to 11.8 points after, with the average improvement rate being 38.4%. The continuous walking distance has intentionally improved from 249 to 700m. VAS recognized two significant improvements, which where in lower extremity of the limbs and the numbness. X ray shows controlled 7.7° (1∼17) in extension. Carrying the Soft Flexion Brace, the Damenkorsett type, was convenient because it weighs about 300 g. The patient seemed satisfied with installation feeling of the brace. Short-term clinical results were excellent.
