Features
Front Opening Design
Opens in the front for easy donning and comfortable sleeping.
Supports Brace Weaning
Designed to help patients gradually transition out of a bracing program.
Balanced Curve Correction
Helps bring the spinal curve into balance without over-bending the spine.
Patient-Matched Fit
Custom made from measurements, scans, or casts for an individualized fit.
Built for Rotational Correction
Extra space allows for precise rotational correction.
Multi-Plane Correction
Every push and shift is countered with offloading to achieve optimal in-brace correction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between night-time and full-time scoliosis braces?
Night-time bracing systems are meant to be worn for sleeping and just before bed only. Full-time braces are typically worn more hours during the day and at night, and are designed to be worn in an upright position.
In-brace X-rays taken with a night-time brace should be taken with the patient supine because that is how the patient wears it sleeping. The full-time brace in-brace X-rays are taken standing because the patients are typically upright during the day.
Some patients are not able to sleep with a night-time brace due to the corrective forces being more aggressive because they wear it for a shorter length of time. Some patients can’t tolerate full-time braces due to the restrictive nature of having it on during the day.
The decision must be made by the doctor and family to decide which design is best in the patient’s situation.
Does the amount of time you wear a scoliosis brace make a difference?
Absolutely. Scientific studies have shown that the amount of time a patient wears their brace is closely associated with their outcomes. The specific recommended hours will be determined between you and your physician. Age, growth remaining and curve size are all factors that determine the proper hours of wear.
The OPSB™ thermal sensor is standard in all Boston Brace 3D braces and all Boston scoliosis braces, to help the patient know their actual hours of wear time.
Does Boston O&P have a support group for first time scoliosis brace wearers?
Yes, it’s a Facebook group called the Boston Brace Scoliosis Support Group. Our support group functions in a similar manner to other support groups – parents helping parents – but our group is moderated by clinicians who can provide the clinical expertise that may be missing.
Product Resources
How to Take Bivalve TSLO Scan
How to Take a Standing Scan for a TLSO Brace
Scanning for Your Scoliosis Brace
Which Scoliosis Brace is Right For You?
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