Do We Brace Every Scoliotic Curve?
The goal of bracing in the adolescent population is to prevent the curve from worsening into the severe stage and requiring a surgical procedure.
The BSPTS model recommends bracing when the curve progresses to 25˚ and there is still growth remaining in the child or adolescent. The goal of bracing is to prevent this angle to reaching 50˚ or more.
It has been reported that bracing is effective in 70% of curves progressing. Recommendations of wearing the brace is approximately 20 hours/day.
We communicate closely with your referring specialist and an Orthotist to ensure the brace is fitted correctly to your curve