I have a question for anyone who is familiar with the use of braces (Providence or Charleson) when curve progression reappears 1-2 years after surgery for congenital scoliosis.
Two years ago, my child had successful hemivertebrae excision in lumbar section... Since then, it has been smooth sailing (straight back, no brace, i.e., 'back to normal')
However, recently, child's back back is starting to curve again (above small lumbar fusion.)
Nightime braces are being looked at by child's doctor (as way of slowing down progression while 'watching/waiting' to see if curve will stop on its own.)
Both Charleston and Providence braces were mentioned as possibilities...
So... I am trying to understand the difference between Charleston and Providence braces.
In specific, I'm trying to learn whether one brace tends to be used for certain kinds/types of curves...
I would really appreciate any info/comments people can share on:
-- Differences between Charleston and Providence braces
-- How (i.e., for what kinds of curves or situations) they tend to be used
-- Effectiveness
-- Anything else you care to share.
Thanks!
Two years ago, my child had successful hemivertebrae excision in lumbar section... Since then, it has been smooth sailing (straight back, no brace, i.e., 'back to normal')
However, recently, child's back back is starting to curve again (above small lumbar fusion.)
Nightime braces are being looked at by child's doctor (as way of slowing down progression while 'watching/waiting' to see if curve will stop on its own.)
Both Charleston and Providence braces were mentioned as possibilities...
So... I am trying to understand the difference between Charleston and Providence braces.
In specific, I'm trying to learn whether one brace tends to be used for certain kinds/types of curves...
I would really appreciate any info/comments people can share on:
-- Differences between Charleston and Providence braces
-- How (i.e., for what kinds of curves or situations) they tend to be used
-- Effectiveness
-- Anything else you care to share.
Thanks!
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