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Adolescent Scoliosis Bracing<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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About Adolescent Scoliosis Bracing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scoliosis bracing is a treatment approach which may be used for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a scoliosis that affects children or adolescents from the age of 10 into young adulthood. Typically it is noticed around 11 to 12 years of age in girls, and a little later in boys, and often begins to develop at the initial onset of puberty, and can progress rapidly during periods of growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bracing for Adolescent Scoliosis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For adolescents with scoliosis, bracing is a proactive measure, usually recommended for curves, typically between 25-40 degrees. The goal of early intervention, with bracing, aims to control the progression of the curve\/s, over periods of rapid growth, aiming to halt progression and where possible correct the curve. It may also aim to improve posture and body aesthetics, help with pain and potentially reduce the need for surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Evidence Supporting Bracing Effectiveness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Research has shown strong evidence to the value of brace treatment for those adolescents at high risk of progression or surgery. Evidence from the BrAIST study [1] established the effectiveness of bracing as early, non-operative care. 72% of brace wearers avoided surgical recommendations. There was also a significant positive association between hours of brace wear and rate of treatment success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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