Ottobock AP Back Brace (Option 1, 2, or 3) An enhanced-profile sagittal (anterior-posterior) control compression brace with two lateral support panels for patients requiring additional stabilization as part of their treatment. 14" back panel and two rigid lateral support panels Post-operative stabilization protocol following spinal fusion, laminectomy/laminotomy, foraminotomy, laproscopic disc replacement, IDET procedures, multi-level decompression Control of unintended thoracic flexion posture Chronic & mechanical low back pain Thoracic mechanical back pain Promotion of spinal alignment to aid in pain reduction associated with osteoarthritis and other spinal anomalies Early onset through variable stages of osteoporosis Compression fractures Facet syndrome Thoracolumbar injury Degenerative disc Kyphosis