Torso support structures
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1. An upper torso support structure comprising a central spine and at least two left and right pairs of flexible ribs curving round in front of the central spine, the ribs being capable of being set in desired attitudes to restrict movement of a patient whose torso is held by the support structure.
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An upper torso support structure is provided to hold and/or restrict movement of a patient suffering from injuries or muscular or skeletal defects. The support is provided by a central spine (1) and a number of left and right pairs of flexible ribs (3) curving round in front of the central spine. The ribs are capable of being set in desired attitudes to restrict movement of the patient whose torso is held by the support structure.
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- 1. An upper torso support structure comprising a central spine and at least two left and right pairs of flexible ribs curving round in front of the central spine, the ribs being capable of being set in desired attitudes to restrict movement of a patient whose torso is held by the support structure.
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