A custom-fit spinal orthosis including a pair of semi-rigid side panels configured to fit in close-fitting relationship to a wearer's torso. Each side panel includes an anterior edge disposed in overlapping releasably fixed relationship to the other side panel to enclose a major portion of the front...http://www.google.sh/patents/US6840916?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6840916 - Orthosis for supporting spinal structures