Cuirass shell

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Cuirass shell

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Cuirass shell, Thompson type, specially made for scoliosis patient

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Object Number:
1989-1202
Materials:
plastic and metal
Measurements:
height 460 mm
width 360 mm
height 260 mm
type:
cuirasses
credit:
South Western Hospital. Phipps Respirato

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