Treatment Protocols
X-rays are required before treatment to determine:
A. Patient suitability for treatment
B. Scoliosis/deformity classification
C. Patient specific treatment objectives
The indications provided are guidelines and not
absolute, co-morbidities must be considered and may
contraindicate bracing. SpineCor Assistant Software
(SAS) is required for scoliosis classification, as
well as detailing the appropriate corrective movement
and brace fitting. This is the same clinical assistant
software used for the SpineCor (pediatric) Dynamic
Corrective Brace.
During treatment, x-rays may be required to optimize
treatment in relation to spinal deformity correction/stabilization.
Where the primary or only treatment objectives are
pain reduction or postural improvement, x-rays of
the patient in the brace are not essential.
Initially, the brace is worn 8 – 16 hours
per day in order to initiate postural changes. After
several months of wear, it is often possible to reduce
wearing time while maintaining the same pain relief
effect.
Initial follow-up for brace adjustment is recommended
at 4 – 6 weeks with further follow-ups at 3 – 6
months dependant on individual patient needs.
The SpineCor Pain Relief Back Brace should always
be prescribed by a doctor, physician or spinal surgeon
who can determine that no contraindications exist
prior to brace treatment.
