Custom Minerva...
Larsson, Melanie
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Title:
Custom Minerva...
Creator:
Larsson, Melanie
Date:
1/24/2015
Text:
Hi All,
I am seeking some advice about a custom minerva. The patient has about 60-70 degrees of thoracic kyphosis being the main challenge. She was in an OTS minvera with the metal uprights contoured to her anatomy but developed a chin ulcer that would be ideal to have open to air in the new brace (or at a strap that can be removed). As the doctors put it to us, she has hardware from O-C5 but is not fully stable and the goal is to have her inbrace for 3 months. At the current time, she is an inpatient with other barriers like a trac tube, a chest tube and a g tube. Has anyone braced someone with this much thoracic kyphosis? We are open to ideas outside the box.
Thanks!
Melanie Larsson, CO
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I am seeking some advice about a custom minerva. The patient has about 60-70 degrees of thoracic kyphosis being the main challenge. She was in an OTS minvera with the metal uprights contoured to her anatomy but developed a chin ulcer that would be ideal to have open to air in the new brace (or at a strap that can be removed). As the doctors put it to us, she has hardware from O-C5 but is not fully stable and the goal is to have her inbrace for 3 months. At the current time, she is an inpatient with other barriers like a trac tube, a chest tube and a g tube. Has anyone braced someone with this much thoracic kyphosis? We are open to ideas outside the box.
Thanks!
Melanie Larsson, CO
----- Confidentiality Notice -----
The information contained in (or attached to) this electronic message may be legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
Citation
Larsson, Melanie, “Custom Minerva...,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 23, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237000.
