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Types of Scoliosis Braces |
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Boston Brace
The first type of brace has been titled the Boston Brace or, in scientific terms, Thoracic Lumbosacral Orthosis. This brace is used mainly on children. The brace is custom molded and fitted to the child's body type from plastic. The purpose of this brace is to direct points of pressure along the person's spine and to better align the spine. Velcro straps in the back are pulled to a certain spot in order to secure the brace. It can be worn under clothing and is typically not noticeable.
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Charleston Bending Brace
The second type of brace is the Charleston Bending brace. This brace differs from the others because it is only worn part-time or during the night. This brace works on over-correcting the curve of the spine. It’s custom molded to the patient while they are bent to the side, and thus applies more pressure and bends the child against the curve. This pressure improves the corrective action of the brace. The Charleston brace is recommended for curves of 20-35 degrees.
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Milwaukee Brace
The Milwaukee or Cervico-Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral-Orthosis (CTLSO) brace is used for mid-back curves. The Milwaukee brace was the first type of brace constructed in 1945. It is made out of a plastic pelvic piece and a neck ring. The ring and plastic are connected by a metal bar on both sides of the brace. The metal bars are used to stretch the torso. This brace isn't used very often today because of the new and better alternatives. |
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