title: The low-compression corset.
abstract: A low-compression lumbosacral corset is described in which a 2-litre inflatable chamber is attached behind the front panel of a conventional commercial corset. The corset is fitted to the patient and the paraspinal steel supports are removed. The chamber is then inflated to a low pressure (30 mmHg) and to approximately one-quarter to one-fifth of its volume. An increased thrust is produced on the abdominal viscera with consequent flexion of the lumbar spine and diaphragmatic 'lift' as well as increased patient comfort and improved fitting. The paraspinal steel supports are then refitted to the flatter lumbar curves.
mesh_terms: D000399:Air Pressure; D001915:Braces / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D013131:Spine