Will my child need surgery for scoliosis?

Most of the time, no; surgery will not be needed. Our goal with bracing is to stop the curvature from progressing and reduce the need for surgical intervention. This is a collaborative effort with an appropriate brace prescribed by your MD and designed by your orthotist, good adherence to prescribed wear time, and regular follow-ups. In a recent long-term follow-up survey of patients treated with the Boston Brace, 83% of patients who adhered to prescribed wear time have not undergone surgery to date.