New study from Ohrt-Nissen et. al. in Spine Journal looked at results of 63 patients fitted with a night time only and compared results based upon patient’s flexibility. Study shows night-time only bracing to be ineffective with a 43% progression rate and a 37% surgery rate. Study also found a statistically significant difference between increased […]
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False Statement #1 – “There is no point in prescribing a brace because kids don’t wear them”.I have heard parents say they were told this by their doctor. This is untrue. Obviously no kids are excited about wearing a brace and can be easily discouraged from wearing their brace but most studies show the majority
If I am doing a therapy treatment program daily, how many hours/day do I need to wear the LA brace to still get a positive result?Unfortunately, in most cases, therapy does not replace the need for bracing. Remember scoliosis progresses every minute of every day. Hence, anytime you are not wearing the brace and/or not
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Successful scoliosis brace treatment requires a combination of an effective bracing system and a skilled orthotist (brace specialist). The skill and experience of the orthotist in the process of scoliosis treatment is often understated. Will the orthotist correctly diagnose the curve pattern? Will he/she correctly fit the brace and provide appropriate instructions? Will the orthotist
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When a scoliosis has two structural curves, it is more difficult to effectively brace and get a positive outcome. It becomes even more important to make sure the scoliosis is treated with the best possible 3D design in conjunction with a skilled and experienced orthotist (brace specialist). Nicole had two structural curves, both measuring 31
The LA 3D bracing technique continues to improve and differentiate itself from all other scoliosis bracing systems available. This x-ray is Joline’s spine. Her curve has corrected from 40 degrees to 9 degrees in her brace. She is wearing it 21-22 hours per day and her prognosis is excellent. Had she worn any other brace
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A new study published in ‘Spine’ reviewed scoliosis surgery revision rates in 1,435 adolescents and young adults.Results showed:1. 5.2 percent of patients required re-operation.2. 22 re-operations occurred within three months, 10 before one year, 12 before two years, 20 before five years and 10 after five years. A new study by Bartley CE et. al. published
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It is possible for brace treatment to result in over-correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Brace treatment in skeletally immature children is the only effective nonoperative way for the control of curve progression. Alice has a 32-degree scoliosis. If she wore a well-made “regular” brace she would end up with a curve of about 32-40 degrees
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Statistically it has been shown that bracing in boys typically will not be as effective as it is with girls. Girls have shown to tolerate the correction of the spinal curve better than that of boys. Males are typically stiffer and historically bracing has been less effective. With the newer LA 3D brace, even boys
Supermodel Joan Smalls relies on her daily fitness regime to help soothe the pain of her scoliosis.The Puerto Rican runway model has been suffering from scoliosis since she was a kid, but she has since found ways to deal with the ailment to prevent debilitating back aches. “I have scoliosis so I have to try
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