title: Comparison between custom and noncustom spinal orthoses.
abstract: Although economically priced OTS orthoses can and should be used under certain prescribed conditions to satisfy carefully described treatment objectives, they cannot control motion as well as custom-molded TLSOs. Patients should not pay for expensive products that cannot help to ensure the best possible clinical outcome. The custom-molded TLSO provides superior fit and support relative to its OTS relative and induces better compliance among its wearers because of its simplicity. It is also the most cost-effective option.
authors.affiliation: Ballert Orthopedic of Chicago, 2434 West Peterson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659, USA. info@ballert-op.com
authors.forename: Gene P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Bernardoni
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Gavin
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000379:methods; D009989:Orthotic Devices / Q000191:economics; D010349:Patient Compliance; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013168:Spondylolisthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation