Jun 29, 2023 / Scoliosis & Spine
Scoliosis Awareness Month: Wearing Your Scoliosis Brace
At Scottish Rite for Children, our spine experts care for the common to the complex of scoliosis curves. The type of treatment required for the condition depends on the child, when they were diagnosed and the severity of the curve.
One treatment option for scoliosis is bracing. At Scottish Rite, our in-house Orthotics department creates custom braces – making sure it fits the child just right. Here are a few basics to know about the scoliosis brace:
The brace pushes firmly on your body and will cause redness of your skin. Over time the skin in the pressure areas may become darkened and tougher. These changes are temporary and may improve brace comfort. If you develop a sore, your brace needs adjustment.
Clothing Suggestions
To help prevent skin irritation, the inside of the brace must be cleaned at least once a week, or more often as needed. Use a cloth to wipe the brace clean using soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
Learn more about scoliosis bracing.
One treatment option for scoliosis is bracing. At Scottish Rite, our in-house Orthotics department creates custom braces – making sure it fits the child just right. Here are a few basics to know about the scoliosis brace:
- The purpose of a brace is to help stop the curve from getting worse with a goal of preventing the patient from needing surgery.
- Although it does not cure the condition, if used on a curve that ranges from 25 to 40 degrees and the child is still growing, it can be extremely effective.
- Your doctor will determine the number of hours the brace should be worn throughout the day.
- If the brace is uncomfortable, our team works with the patient to make adjustments as needed throughout treatment.
- TLSO (thoracolumbosacral orthosis) – used for curves located in the mid to lower part of the back
- Providence Brace– also known as the nighttime brace, used for curves that are less severe.
- Our team encourages a child who must wear a brace to continue with their sport and/or activity.
- Bracing for this condition is only temporary, and although adjustments might need to be made to make the brace more comfortable, etc., it is created to fit the child so they can continue being active.
The brace pushes firmly on your body and will cause redness of your skin. Over time the skin in the pressure areas may become darkened and tougher. These changes are temporary and may improve brace comfort. If you develop a sore, your brace needs adjustment.
Clothing Suggestions
- We recommend you wear a form fitting tank top under the brace. It is more comfortable when there is something between you and the brace.
- Loose-fitting clothing will hide the brace better than form-fitting clothing.
- Bras without underwire may be more comfortable.
- To make using the bathroom easier while wearing the brace, wear your underwear over the brace.
To help prevent skin irritation, the inside of the brace must be cleaned at least once a week, or more often as needed. Use a cloth to wipe the brace clean using soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
Learn more about scoliosis bracing.
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