Cluthe's Advice to the Ruptured

by Cluthe Rupture Institute

X-Ray View of Cluthe Truss

Note that there is no Belt, Elastics or Spring around the Waist, and no Leg-Straps

This Truss Can be Worn in the Bath, or when Swimming—All Parts Are Water-Proof

This X-ray view shows how simple the Cluthe Truss is—how few parts it has—its freedom from uncomfortable "harness"—and just how it looks when on.

This view is taken from above—what is called a "Bird's Eye" view. The rear pads (Suction Pads) are level with the pads in front (the Automatic-Acting Holding or Rupture Pads), though they seem higher in the picture.

Bear in mind that the frame you see in the picture is no way a spring or belt or band. It leaves the hips and spine free—doesn't press against the body at any point. (This is shown more clearly by the Cross-Section View on page 58.) The Suction Pads in the rear—which rest lightly on the rump—hold the truss in proper position, keeping it from slipping, shifting or moving the least bit out of place. The only purpose of the frame is to connect the Suction Pads with the Rupture Pads in front, so the truss can hold you together.

The truss shown here is for a severe case of right-side Groin or Scrotal Rupture. Has Automatic-Acting Holding or Rupture Pad on the ruptured side, and a free-acting Protection Pad on the side not ruptured, thus protecting the well side against strains, etc.

For Double Groin Rupture, another Holding Pad would be fitted where the Protection Pad is shown here.

The Cluthe Automatic Holding Pads are made in over 115 different shapes and sizes, and are selected as the severity and nature of each case may demand.