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torso support portion and a pair of
thigh support portions are each formed of an outer layer of hard relatively stiff molded plastic material of limited flexibility and an inner layer of relatively soft
cushioning material for distributing the weight of a patient over a large area. The
torso support portion may comprise a rear panel adjustable secured between two body panels. Tightening straps serve to tighten the
torso support portion about a patient with the parts of the torso support portion adjacent the front opposite free sides of the two body panels overlapping one another in operative position. A pair of tightening straps serve to tighten each of the
thigh support portions about the thighs of a patient with the free sides of each
thigh support portion spaced a substantial distance from one another in operative position. Four adjustable suspension straps are provided for suspending the torso support portion and provide a quick-release feature. Two adjustable
groin straps are provided for stabilizing the torso support portion. Each of the thigh support portions is connected to the torso support portion in depending relationship therefrom by adjustable connecting straps. One of the thigh support portions is provided with a channel extending from the top edge to the bottom edge thereof portion for receiving a
catheter. The thigh support portions are provided with outwardly facing fastening portions for fastening the thigh support portions to a powered
gait orthosis device.