Which spinal orthosis is known for being low-profile and can be worn under clothing?

Which spinal orthosis is known for being low-profile and can be worn under clothing?

• A. Milwaukee CTLSO
• B. Boston TLSO
• C. Airplane splint
• D. Palmar splint

Answer: (B)

The low-profile option worn discreetly under clothing is the Boston TLSO. It’s a molded plastic thoracolumbosacral orthosis that provides spinal stabilization while staying relatively slim, so it can be worn under everyday clothing without drawing attention. In contrast, the Milwaukee CTLSO uses a neck ring and a more extensive vertical frame, which makes it bulkier and more conspicuous under clothes. The other two choices aren’t spinal braces at all, since one is an arm/forearm device and the other a hand splint.

The low-profile option worn discreetly under clothing is the Boston TLSO. It’s a molded plastic thoracolumbosacral orthosis that provides spinal stabilization while staying relatively slim, so it can be worn under everyday clothing without drawing attention.

In contrast, the Milwaukee CTLSO uses a neck ring and a more extensive vertical frame, which makes it bulkier and more conspicuous under clothes. The other two choices aren’t spinal braces at all, since one is an arm/forearm device and the other a hand splint.