SpineCor Brace
Overview
SpineCor® is a new breakthrough
treatment for idiopathic scoliosis
utilizing a dynamic corrective brace
(DCB), clinical assistant diagnostic
software (SAS) and postural
measurement equipment (Freepoint).
In worldwide clinical use, this new
treatment has been shown to be
effective in 89% of cases (either by
stabilization or improvement in
(Cobb) angle of the curve).
The
SpineCor® treatment approach is
completely different to that of
traditional 3-point pressure rigid
braces; it is the first and only
true dynamic bracing system for
idiopathic scoliosis. SpineCor®’s
unique approach to treatment by
global postural re-education has
been shown to give progressive
correction over time which, unlike
any previous brace treatment, is
extremely stable post brace
weaning.
Clinical experience to date also
shows better compliance and cosmetic
results.
SpineCor®:
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Allows patients four hours per
day out of brace
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Allows total freedom of movement
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Offers better cosmesis under
clothing, and
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Is cooler to wear.
With
all of these benefits, it is not
difficult to see why compliance
might be better than with bulky,
rigid braces that severely restrict
movement and must be worn 23 hours
per day.
Although to date no specific study
has been undertaken to quantify
cosmetic improvement, subjectively,
some striking improvements have been
observed clinically. Additionally,
some very positive postural changes
have been noted in cases where there
has been no change in Cobb angle.
Summary
SpineCor® offers:
· A much more acceptable
treatment to patients, being cooler
to wear, less restrictive, more
easily concealed under clothing and
4 hours of out of brace time per
day.
· No side effects. Rigid
braces cause muscle atrophy and can
be harmful to normal development in
a growing child.
· Excellent treatment results,
particularly when treatment is
started early.
· Excellent stability of
treatment results post bracing.
· Neuromuscular integration
for maintenance of improved posture.
· Potential to reduce
incidence of surgical intervention.
Conclusion
SpineCor® is a highly effective for
the early treatment of idiopathic
scoliosis as demonstrated in the
case study and also offers
significant benefits to patients who
present late. The real challenge
is, therefore, to increase awareness
of the absolute importance of early
diagnosis and, that a viable
treatment for early intervention is
now available.
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