A SPECIAL CORSET FOR SOME BACK CONDITIONS

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In an endeavor to obtain a simple, inconspicuous spinal support, we have found the special corset here described very satisfactory. This corset is not offered as a substitute for the Taylor spine brace. It is presented as a last stage or "assurance" support to be used in mild back cases, or after active treatment has been concluded in the severe conditions. ADVANTAGES AND USE It has the advantage of being inconspicuous. The patients do not feel as though they are wearing a brace, their friends do not know that they have any special apparatus on, and practically every patient who has worn one has been very grateful for the support and relief that it has afforded. It has been found of great value for several years in the follow-up treatment of cured tuberculosis of the spine, ostearthritis of the spine, fracture of the spine, scoliosis, back strain, "round shoulders," sacro-iliac

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