C.E.O.— Cruciform Extension Orthosis

Orthomerica® is pleased to announce the new and improved California™ CEO Cruciform Extension Orthosis. This spinal hyperextension orthosis is specifically designed to extend the thoracic spine, prevent forward flexion, and limit rotation. The patented compound closure system provides excellent low back support, additional comfort and adjustable relief.  Effective stabilization allows patients to resume activities of daily living and reduces the tendency for deconditioning secondary to inactivity.

Key Benefits

• Increases thoracic extension
• Lightweight, low-profile design fits easily under clothing
• Compound closure adjustable for right or left pull-tab
• Sternal relief anterior thoracic extensions (ATE) provides total contact in the pectoral grooves and reduces pressure on the sternum
• Hinged pubic pad for enhanced comfort and patient compliance
• Easy to fit and apply
• Standard California closure attaches to anterior plastic shell
• Patient adjustable compression
• Two center bar slots allow 3-3/8" height adjustment at each end
• Immediate fitting for acute compression fractures
• Indications
• Stable compression fractures between T-7 and L-2
• Patients with flexible thoracic kyphosis
• Need for thoracic extension to correct flexed posture
• Thoracic instability and fractures accompanied by low back pain
• Need for extension or hyperextension to promote spinal alignment and reduce pain

The Small/Medium and Large/X-Large sizes address the needs of the majority of the patient population. Also available are a X-Small Standard CEO (Model No. 3380) which accommodates waist size 25-30" and a 2X-Large Standard CEO (Model No. 3383) which accommodates waist size 50-55". For an extended vertical bar adjustment range of 15.5-22.5" add suffix .01, (i.e., 3380.01).

Patented Compound closure system provides pain relieveing low-back compression