Aspen Sierra Hyperextension TLSO Back Brace

$464.00

The Aspen® Sierra™ Hyperextension TLSO is a metal-frame brace of the Jewett type: three pads — one on the breastbone, one on the pubic bone and one on the back — hold the spine in a slightly extended position so the front of the vertebrae is unloaded. It is used after compression fractures and after thoracolumbar surgery.

Unlike older Jewett frames it adjusts in both height and width, with a lever latch on the left side that opens and closes the whole brace in one movement. A pivoting pelvic bar lets the lower pad follow the wearer as they move, which is what makes an otherwise rigid frame tolerable for a full day.

Sizing is by two measurements — around the pelvis, and from the pelvis up to just below the sternal notch.

Is this the right one for you?

Choose this if you need your spine actively straightened rather than just supported — for osteoporosis, a spinal fracture, a rounded upper back, or scoliosis.

Everyday muscular back pain? Aspen Horizon PRO 631 LSO Back Brace is a lighter brace for strain and fatigue.

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Jewett-style hyperextension support for the thoracolumbar spine
Height- and width-adjustable with tightening control
Pivoting pelvic bar accommodates movement for all-day wear
Streamlined, low-profile frame

Aluminum
Steel
Polypropylene
Nylon
Polyurethane
Brass
Not made with natural rubber latex

Postoperative support
Degenerative disc disease
Bulging or herniated disc
Fracture management
Kyphosis (forward rounding of the upper back)
Spondylosis (osteoarthritis / degenerative joint disease of the spine)

Not suitable for: hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the materials the brace is made from; swelling of the lymphatic tissue (the drainage network under the skin) caused by circulatory disorders; anyone whose clinician has told them not to wear a brace.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are usually covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

Swipe the chart sideways to see every size.

Size	S	M	L	XL
Pelvic circumference (cm)around the widest part of the pelvis, across the hip bones	60–7523.5 – 29.5 in	75–9029.5 – 35.5 in	90–10535.5 – 41.5 in	105–11641.5 – 45.5 in
Frame length (cm)pelvis to just below the dip at the base of the throat	39–4615.5 – 18 in	42–4816.5 – 19 in	44–5217.5 – 20.5 in	50–5619.5 – 22 in

Measure the pelvic circumference around the widest part of the pelvis.

Aspen publishes these figures in inches and pounds only; the metric ones are converted.

Hand wash only at 30 °C (86 °F)
Wash with mild detergent
Air dry
Do not use bleach or other chemicals

Aspen prints these steps for a fitter; the Sierra is adjusted with a screwdriver before it is worn.

Set the width by removing the screws at the top of the brace, adjusting, and replacing and tightening them.
Set the height by removing the screws on both sides; the screws on the lever latch also need loosening or removing.
Set the posterior strap by peeling the hook off the loop, shortening or lengthening it at the buckle, and pressing it back down. The back pad should end up centred on the back.
To put the brace on, detach the clip from the frame and make sure the lever latch is open.
Position the brace over the torso with the top about two finger widths below the sternal notch.
Wrap the attachment strap around the torso, keeping the back pad centred on the back.
Pull the attachment clip over the post on the right side and secure it.
Close the lever latch on the left side to tighten the brace. To take it off, open the lever latch and detach the clip from the post.