Scoliosis is the result of small genetic faults in symmetrical growth. The earlier intervention is offered the greater the opportunity to reduce the abnormal forces which ultimately exacerbate the abnormal growth pattern seen in scoliosis. Research published in 2006 by Hawes et al agrees earlier intervention is the key to correction. Published in the Journal Scoliosis JournalRead about Dr. Lamantia and Dr. Deutchman in this Months The American Chiractor.
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Scoliosis management for adults and children may include the use of Spinecor; a spinal orthosis (corrective brace) designed to help retrain muscle recruitment patterns while comfortably reducing scoliosis curvatures. Adult management is has now been clinically proven. In our experience, over the past six years, as well as among multiple providers in North America, we have seen dramatic results in regards to curvature reduction, pain relief and improved quality of life. This is not to say everyone will experience the same results.
Case 1. 33 year old Male treated for 16 months.
24° Initial 10° after 16 months
Case-2.
18 ° Initial 9 ° Out of brace
Case-3.14 year old Female, treated 3 months with Intensive Rehabilitation as well as Spinecor Brace wearing
62 ° Initial 49 ° Out of brace
Case-4. 9 year old, treated for 1 year without progression. Now part-time brace wearing.
21° Initial 0° Out of Brace
Case 5- 17 Year old girl, under treatment for 2 years. Post x-ray 3 months out of brace. Curvature reduced from ranged from 38° to 41° to 32° over that time.
SpineCor - a non-rigid brace for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis: post-treatment results (Euro Spine 2004)
At 2 years follow-up there was an overall correction of greater than 5° for 55% of the patients, 38% had a stabilization and 7% had worsened by more than 5°. This initial cohort of patients demonstrated a general trend of initial decrease in spinal curvature in brace, followed by a correction and/or stabilization at the end of treatment, which was maintained through 1, and 2 years' follow-up.
"My daughter Natalie (Teen) is a very enthusiastic Ballet Dancer. The Spinecor brace was a wonderful discovery that has allowed Natalie to continue her four hour a day dance classes. The guidance provided by the Scoliosis Systems (TM)
doctors created a reduction and stabilization in my daughters curve."
- Roxana D.
"I really feel a great improvement. I took my
brace off to swim laps last week and couldn't believe how great I felt. (I've been in great pain for over 15
years!) I am coming in for my re-evaluation on August 10th and hope to bring my daughter (10 years old) so you can check her. spine as well."
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Pam S. (Adult)
"I have been in treatment with
Dr. Lamantia and Dr.
Deutchman starting in November of the year 2005. This treatment has worked for me because my curvatures have decreased. This brace is very different from the one I had to wear before because it can be worn with clothes and you could hardly tell you're wearing it. The other brace was hard but this one isn't. I'm still in treatment with Dr. Deutchman. I'm glad that I could find a treatment that really works for me and for other people like me. "
- Heidy R. (Teen)
I took my first pilates class since getting my brace. I did the class with my brace on and my teacher was "amazed" at
how differently my body moved. I had a massage from someone who I go to about every 5 weeks. He said my neck on the right was
not as knotted as usual and he swears the curve in my neck is not as pronounced. A friend standing behind me at the dance
barre the other night observed the same thing.
I know I won't get instant results but it is so encouraging to get this positive feedback. I am hoping that because I have
kept my muscles so flexible due to dance that the changes will continue and my body will be able to hold these changes. Thank
you for making changes in what every doctor told me was a lost cause.
- Carol B. (Adult)
Reprinted from the Michigan Polio Network News report... I flew to New York for an extensive assessment of
my scoliosis. I was fitted with their brace and in 12 hours it began to reduce my scoliosis as evidenced by x-rays before
and after.I wear the brace about (12) hours a day, and I have been pain free when I do so. The people in the New York Office
were extremely warm individuals.
- Susan B. (Adult)
Dear Dr. Deutchman; I am very pleased with the SpineCor brace that I started wearing Nov 2004. I have hardly any back pain and
as you know, there has been some improvement in the curve. It took a while but I got used to it and I appreciate the support
it gives my back. A couple of people have told me that I look straighter now. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to use
the SpineCor brace. The Orthopedic doctors said there was no therapy for my case of scoliosis an I could only hope that it
would not get much worse. In which case, the only possible treatment would be surgery. Thanks for being there with an
alternative.
- Susan R (Adult)
Not all patients will respond the same way, potential patients are evaluated and accepted on an individual
basis and are not guaranteed similar results.
