clam-shell brace
clam-shell brace
(clam-shel brās)An orthopedic cast that encloses the trunk between anterior and posterior foam-lined rigid plastic components; permits ambulation of patients with injuries of the vertebral column and neck.
Synonym(s): body jacket, Risser cast.
Synonym(s): body jacket, Risser cast.
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