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A lumbosacral support belt, a series of lumbosacral support belts, and a method of fitting lumbosacral support belts which are manufactured with specific relationships of certain dimensions so that a minimum inventory of belts fits a large percentage of the wearer population. In particular the hip t

A lumbosacral support belt, a series of lumbosacral support belts, and a method of fitting lumbosacral support belts which are manufactured with specific relationships of certain dimensions so that a minimum inventory of belts fits a large percentage of the wearer population. In particular the hip to waist differential and the total waist measurement determine the height of the belt, the dimensions of the back panel and the length of the adjustable support straps.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A series of improved orthopedic devices for protecting and supporting a body portion wherein the device comprises a trapezoidal back panel having parallel top and bottom edges and first and second side panels extending from the side edges thereof, wherein each of the devi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A series of improved orthopedic devices for protecting and supporting a body portion wherein the device comprises a trapezoidal back panel having parallel top and bottom edges and first and second side panels extending from the side edges thereof, wherein each of the devices in the series has a total length L.sub.total and comprises:a. a back panel comprising a resilient stretchable material with support members attached thereto for stiffening selected regions of the panel, said back panel having a length along its top edge of L.sub.top and a length along its bottom edge of L.sub.bottom that is a selected percentage of the total length L.sub.total of the device, said back panel having a height H between its bottom edge and its top edge wherein H in inches is equal to a fixed minimum width plus a distance substantially equal to the difference between L.sub.bottom and L.sub.top multiplied by a fixed multiplier where the multiplier is the same for each of the devices in the series; andb. first and second side panels, each of which is attached at one end thereof to a side edge of the back panel, the other end of each of said side panels also comprising fastening means for securing the device with the support members of the back panel supporting the lumbosacral area of the wearer with the top edge of the back panel adjacent the waist of the wearer and the lower edge of the back portion adjacent to the hips of the wearer.