Cervicothoracolumbosacral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cervicothoracolumbosacral is an adjective meaning (medicine) Of or relating to the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral portions of the spine.
Meaning
(medicine) Of or relating to the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral portions of the spine.
Example Sentences
An orthosis intended to encompass the entire spine would be a cervicothoracolumbosacral orthosis (CTLSO).
Sacroiliac, lumbosacral, cervicothoracolumbosacral, and thoracolumbosacral orthoses may be used in rigid or flexible forms.
The Milwaukee brace, a cervicothoracolumbosacral orthosis (CTLSO), was initially employed as a postoperative modality but soon found a more important role.
Bracing is advised for small, flexible curves and can be a thoracolumbosacral or cervicothoracolumbosacral orthosis (Milwaukee brace). The brace is continued until the curve has been stable for 2 years.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cervicothoracolumbar, thoracolumbosacral, cervicolumbar, cervicothoracic, vertebrosacral, thoracolumbar.
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