LSO

Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation

LSO
Stands forLumbosacral orthosis
CategoriesMedical

LSO stands for Lumbosacral orthosis, a rehabilitation abbreviation.

Brace supporting the lower back and limiting lumbar spine motion, used after lumbar surgery, for compression fractures or for back pain.

Example: LSO for comfort when ambulating; not required in bed.

Usage notes

Ranges from soft corsets to rigid custom braces. Long-term use for nonspecific back pain is discouraged because it may weaken trunk muscles. Therapists teach log rolling and donning techniques.

More rehabilitation abbreviations

  • IFC – Interferential current
  • IRF-PAI – Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument
  • KAFO – Knee-ankle-foot orthosis
  • LAQ – Long arc quad
  • LEFS – Lower Extremity Functional Scale
  • LOB – Loss of balance
  • LTG – Long-term goal
  • Max A – Maximal assist
  • MBSS – Modified barium swallow study
  • MCID – Minimal clinically important difference
  • MFR – Myofascial release
  • Min A – Minimal assist

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