Renseignements généraux

Nº de série

S/O

Nº de partie

1

Nombre total de parties

1

Ou

S/O

Brevets

S/O

Description générale

Pink (flesh tone) moulded polyethylene form; cream- colour leather lining, padding and covering on all edges; and medium-brown leather protective flap beneath left-side lacing; silver metal hardware (ie.eyelets, etc.); buff-colour cotton (?) string lace; medium brown leather straps form over-shoulder openings, and are fitted with protective casing made of opaque synthetic.

Dimensions

Remarque : Cette information reflète la taille générale pour l’entreposage et ne représente pas nécessairement les véritables dimensions de l’objet.

Longueur

40,0 cm

Largeur

27,5 cm

Hauteur

20,5 cm

Épaisseur

S/O

Poids

S/O

Diamètre

S/O

Volume

S/O

Lexique

Groupe

Technologie médicale

Catégorie

Technologies d'assistance

Sous-catégorie

S/O

Fabricant

Ou

Ste Justine

Pays

Canada

État/province

Québec

Ville

Montréal

Contexte

Pays

Canada

État/province

Québec

Période

Inconnu

Canada

4th corset made of polyethylene worn by Mario Fagnan, in the 2nd series of orthopedic devices made for his use. At the time this corset was made, Mario was 12 years old. This support, and crutches 2004.0098 were fitted at l'Hopital Ste. Justine in Montreal in Sept. 1967.

Fonction

To protect and provide physical support to the wearer's torso.

Technique

Torso supports were often worn by polio patients, who required physical support for weakened muscles and resulting curvature of the spine. This corset incorporates rigid synthetic materials (plastics) which were moulded to the wearer's form to ensure a perfect fit, and therefore provide maximum benefit. Older supports were made of cotton or other fabrics, re-reinforced with metal: these were bulkier, heavier and capable of limited adjustment. Mario contracted polio in Aug. 1963, when he was 8 yrs. old. He recovered sufficiently to walk with the aid of crutches, leg braces & a corset to support his lower torso. Because of his changing needs, and because he was still growing, these devices had to be changed over time.

Notes sur la région

Inconnu

Détails

Marques

None evident.

Manque

Appears complete.

Fini

Pink (flesh tone) moulded polyethylene form; cream- colour leather lining, padding and covering on all edges; and medium-brown leather protective flap beneath left-side lacing; silver metal hardware (ie.eyelets, etc.); buff-colour cotton (?) string lace; medium brown leather straps form over-shoulder openings, and are fitted with protective casing made of opaque synthetic.

Décoration

S/O