SpineCor in adults

[wnorm]

I recently heard about the SpineCor brace in the treatment of scoliosis. Does anyone know about its success in treating adult scoliosis in adults. I am a 55 years old woman with a curve of 45 degrees. I have a lot of neck pain, etc. I have never had back surgery. I would really appreciate any information.

Harriet

[jackieoabby]

if you would like to e-mail me at jackieoabby@hotmail.com I have a FAQ file for spinecor for adults that Dre Louise Marcotte sent me. I tried attaching it to this but it is too big, so e-mail me and i will forward it to you :)

[ghostlight]

Would you be willing to email that to me as well? I've been dealing with chronic back pain for 4 years and just had my first scoliosis evaluation. The Doctor says I have 3 curves so he isn't sure if SpineCor can/will make me one or not.

[CHRIS WBS]

Harriett,

This member seems to have gotten pain relief by using the SpineCor brace.
http://scoliosis.org/forum/showpost.php?p=39702&postcount=3

You may want to try sending her a private message and hopefully she will get back to you. I'm not sure if she's still around reading forum messages though.

Good luck.

Chris

[rtremb]

There is a story in MacLeans magazine about the Spinecor brace and pain relief at this link:

http://www.macleans.ca/science/health/article.jsp?content=20080123_55198_55198

Ruth

[wnorm]

Thank-you to everyone and your suggestions. I have an appointment with Dr.Louise Marcotte on Monday to get fitted for a brace. I hope I'm making the right decision. It's very expensive ~$3100. I can't imagine why it should cost so much.

[wnorm]

I'm a 55 year-old woman with untreated AIS. I just got my Spinecor Brace today from Dr.Louise Marcotte in Montreal. I feel pretty good. I have never felt staighter. I recommend it . Of course, today is my first day with it. Let's see how I feel after a week of looking slightly weird in clothes and feeling like I'm in a straight jacket. I guess I will get used to the inconvenience for the sake of avoiding a collapsed spine and spinal fusion. I welcome any questions.

[skoshi314]

Harriet,
Please keep us updated on how you do with the brace. I'll send very positive thoughts your way!

[wnorm]

Thank-you Becky.
I didn't sleep with it last night. I have a number of red welts on my upper thighs and near my neck from it.I will check the adolescent sections for tips to avoid them. Also I get too hot at night to wear it. I have to get used to it gradually. After I took it off last knight I noticed that my back looked straighter and that my ribs didn't appear to bulge out so much on one side. I realize that this is a temporary effect. I wish that I could have 2 braces, one to wear and one to wash. But it would be too expensive. The first one cost $3100. I have no insurance. I will post my progress. Good luck with your scoliosis.

[Pooka1]

There is a story in MacLeans magazine about the Spinecor brace and pain relief at this link:

http://www.macleans.ca/science/health/article.jsp?content=20080123_55198_55198

Ruth

There is a lot of hysterical ignorance about fusion surgery in that article.

Here's something for balance written by experts...

http://www.hss.edu/conditions_14319.asp

[Writer]

Interesting article (about SpineCor). But where is the "hysterical ignorance?" I saw none.

One of the more critical comments about surgery came from a source that surely nobody on this forum could regard as either hysterical or ignorant. Excerpt below:

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Joe O'Brien, president of the National Scoliosis Foundation, is appalled at that. "I've never understood the logic of 'wait and watch,' " he told me indignantly. Also a supporter of school screening, O'Brien, who had his first scoliosis surgery at the age of 16, and four subsequent surgeries, said, "The only operation I regret was the first — it created all the problems that made the following surgeries necessary." O'Brien has three children with scoliosis and has managed to keep them all out of surgery: one using the SpineCor. Asked about the Quebec brace, he said, "It did what it was supposed to do [hold the curve and prevent surgery]."
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[Nawlinsgal]

Harriet,

Can you tell me how your experience is going with your Spinecor brace? I am 30 yrs old and have curves of 32 and 36 degrees and I have a lot of pain. I am now considering Spinecor, but would like your opinion as it is very expensive.

Thanks!

Lauren

[mojoniedi]

every body thanks for the advices you gave
really
thank you
and Harriet how is that brace process is going I am starting to mail the company cause they dont have a dealer in my country so pleeeeeeease get back for us with an evaluation
me and surly every body will apreciate it
thanks a lot

[LindaRacine]

Treatment of chronic low back pain in patients with spinal deformities using a sagittal re-alignment brace.
Weiss HR, Werkmann M.

Koob-Scolitech, Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services, Huehnerhof 100, D-55568 Abtweiler, Germany. hr.weiss@koob-scolitech.com.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: For adult scoliosis patients with chronic low back pain bracing is initially indicated before spinal surgery is considered. Until recently there has been a lack of research into the effect upon pain reductions in the mid and long-term. Promising results have been documented in short-term studies for the application of a sagittal re-alignment brace in patients with spinal deformities and along with pain; however mid-term and long-term results are not yet available. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mid-term effects of this brace with respect to pain control. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 67 patients (58 females and 9 males) with chronic low back pain (> 24 months) and the diagnosis of scoliosis or hyperkyphosis were treated with a sagittal re-alignment brace (physio-logic brace) between January 2006 and July 2007. The indication for this kind of brace treatment was derived from a positive sagittal re-alignment test (SRT) and the exclusion of successful conservative treatment during the last 24 months. The aim of this type of conservative intervention was to avoid surgery for chronic low back pain. RESULTS: The average pain intensity was measured on the Roland and Morris VRS (5 steps) before treatment. This was 3.3 (t1), at the time of brace adjustment it was 2.7 (t2) and after at an average observation time of 18 months it was 2.0 (t3). The differences were highly significant in the Wilcoxon test. DISCUSSION: Short-term measurements showed that a significant pain reduction is possible in chronic postural low back pain using a sagittal re-alignment brace inducing lumbar re-lordosation. In a preliminary report at adjustment (t2), highly significant improvements of pain intensity have also been demonstrated. At 6 months of treatment however, no improvement was measured. The improvement of the mid-term effects (18 months) found in this study compared to the preliminary report may be due to the changed approach to compliance: whilst the bracing standard was not changed; the patients in this study were obligated to wear the brace for a minimum of 20 hrs per day for the first 6 months of treatment. CONCLUSION: The effect of the sagittal re-alignment brace leads to promising short-term improvements in patients with chronic low back pain and spinal deformities. Contrary to unspecific orthoses, which after a short period without persistent pain reduction are omitted by the patients, the sagittal re-alignment brace (physio-logic brace) leads to an effective reduction of pain intensity in mid-term even in patients who have stopped brace treatment after the initial 6 months of treatment. In conservative treatment of chronic low back pain specific approaches such as the sagittal re-alignment brace are indicated prior to considering the surgical options.

[mamamax]

Thank-you Becky.
I didn't sleep with it last night. I have a number of red welts on my upper thighs and near my neck from it.I will check the adolescent sections for tips to avoid them. Also I get too hot at night to wear it. I have to get used to it gradually. After I took it off last knight I noticed that my back looked straighter and that my ribs didn't appear to bulge out so much on one side. I realize that this is a temporary effect. I wish that I could have 2 braces, one to wear and one to wash. But it would be too expensive. The first one cost $3100. I have no insurance. I will post my progress. Good luck with your scoliosis.

Hi Harriet ~ I'm 59 and am in day 3 with my Spinecor brace. Experiencing some chafing on one arm - I did read in an adolescent forum that some parents had used something called mole cloth in areas that caused chafing. Talked to my Dr. today and he felt I was not easing into the brace slowly enough. I'm not sleeping in mine yet - was told that would come later after my body was more used to the changes going on. Were you advised to begin sleeping in it immediately? I posted a new thread in the adult forum if you want to look at it. Congrats and all the best in your experience with this brace - you were probably right about thinking your spine was straighter - did you check your height? Yes, it would be nice to have two - maybe just purchasing a second top wouldn't be too expensive, will look into it ~ mamamax