support for ribs

I have broken most of the ribs on my left side. They have never healed for support and so if I do not use my hand to hold myself up, I find myself falling to the side and cannot sit up straight. If I go anywhere I have to have my husband to sit next to me to keep me from falling over. Is there a brack that can give me the support on that side to be able to sit straight?

Posted By Tura Covill on August 14, 2004 at 19:35:33:

Can be used for acute ankle sprains, chronic ankle instabilities as well as prophylactic use. This low profile ankle brace, made of a rigid unified plastic outer shell, fits easily into all shoe types.

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