What are different types of scoliosis braces?
SCOLIOSIS braces are devices formed to create mostly made of plastic or metal-raised to prevent further curvature of the spine in patients with scoliosis whose bones have not yet reached maturity. There is a wide range of scoliosis. While the relevant reinforcement option depends on the placement and severity of the individual's spinal curve, braces are generally prescribed for patients whose degree of curvature decreases between 20 and 40 percent.
conceived DRS. Albert Schmidt and Walter Blount In 1945, Milwaukee Brace is one of the oldest scoliosis. This type of orthosis, usually prescribed for curvature in the upper spine, consists of a plastic corset that clarifies the pelvis and ring of the neck held together with metal sticks. In addition, the Milwaukee podrotice includes a system of pillows that are strapped to the site according to the shape of the patient's backbone curve. These components cooperate on exerting pressure on the curve and forcing the fuselage straightened position while concentrating the head through the pelvis.
Since the braces of scoliosis are effective only when the skeleton is not yet fully developed, it is necessary to consider the psychological and emotional consequences that can be reinforced to young patients. Given his high visibility and the fact that it must be worn for 23 hours a day, Milwaukee's strut can negatively affect the quality of life of adolescents. The second type of orthosis, known as Tharaco-Lumbo-Secral-Arso (TLSO), is more compact, and therefore, if it is suitable for a particular curvature of the patient, can be a convenient option than Milwaukee Brace.
TLSO actually refers to the family of scoliosis braces usually made of tailor -made plastic, most often to treat the curvature of the middle to lower spine. Quite easily hidden under clothing can be TLSO less disturbing than Milwaukee Brace.The most prescribed TLSO are the Boston sauce and bending Charleston.
Boston braces include a plastic corset of SahaIt is from under the surface of the breast to the upper pan at the front and from the bottom of the shoulders to the buttocks at the back. While the corset compresses the abdomen and forces the lower spine to the bent position, the pad system similar to systems used in the Milwaukee is in force exerts pressure on the spinal cord. When the orthosis is worn on the recommended 20 to 23 hours a day, these processes try to prevent the deterioration of the curvature of the spine.
As well as Boston orthosis, the bending strut of Charleston consists mainly of a plastic corset made to tailor -made hugs. However, Charleston braces are designed to be worn about eight hours a day when the patient sleeps. Usually the orthosis is shaped to bend from the scoliotic curve, exported it, thus limiting another curvature.
scoliosis Brnávrháři Ace focused on creating flexible products, allowing more comfort and freedom of movement for wearers. One examples of these flexible braces are Spinecore®, VEST in style that targets the curvature of the spine with adjustable afterstripes. Because such products existed only for a limited time, their efficiency was not as thoroughly tested as in older models.
A number of medical studies confirm the overall benefits of reinforcement; However, it is important to realize that although the treatment can reduce future curvature, it will not reverse the existing curves. Furthermore, some scoliosis simply does not respond to reinforcement. Although this phenomenon is not yet fully understood, the inability to wear its strut exactly as prescribed can certainly contribute to its lack of success. Finally, the reinforcement is usually not suitable if the scoliotic curvature exceeds 40 percent; In these cases, patients could consider correction of surgery.