How long will my child have to wear a scoliosis brace?

Ultimately, this is up to the orthopedic doctor who is treating the patient. There are a few factors that are taken into consideration when deciding whether to discontinue brace wear. Primarily, the doctor will assess the amount of growth remaining, which is a significant risk factor in the progression of scoliosis. They may take a wrist and hand X-ray, (the Sanders Maturity Scale method) which is a way to look at the growth plates and make a determination about how much growth there is remaining. They may also look at your hips in the X-ray, (the Risser sign) as a large growth plate here can indicate your growth status. For females, they may ask if you’ve started a consistent menstrual cycle, as this can be linked to remaining growth.