Spinal Bracing
Bracing is a way to treat some spine disorders. The braces are often plastic. They are worn around your child’s torso, which is the upper part the body. They work well in helping children with conditions like scoliosis. Spinal braces can:
Keep a spinal curve from getting worse
Straighten the spine while the brace is on
Prevent or delay surgery
Help bones heal after surgery
Your child’s doctor decides what kind of brace will work best. That choice will depend on your child’s curve type, degree of the curve, amount of rotation and age. Your child may have to be fitted for a new brace as he grows or switch to a different brace. They can feel uncomfortable at first. Your child’s doctor and orthotist will help him get adjusted to the new brace.