I found a very interesting article written by Robert B Winter, MD. It's about the Milwaukee brace and its history.
http://www.acpoc.org/library/1992_01_016.asp
The Milwaukee kind of looks like it was effective when: it was used in conjunction with a good patient care program accompanied by physiologic and psychologic support systems. And was not effective when applied too late, worn too little & removed too soon.
Poor results apparently attributed to half-assed programs leading to half-assed results.
Good results = Good treatment protocols.
Good article which I think pretty much sums up most bracing methods - and explains both the current and past bracing controversies in general.
Robert B. Winter, MD, is one of the founders of the Twin Cities Spine Center, and currently serves as a research consultant there. He is a clinical professor in the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
http://www.acpoc.org/library/1992_01_016.asp
The Milwaukee kind of looks like it was effective when: it was used in conjunction with a good patient care program accompanied by physiologic and psychologic support systems. And was not effective when applied too late, worn too little & removed too soon.
Poor results apparently attributed to half-assed programs leading to half-assed results.
Good results = Good treatment protocols.
Good article which I think pretty much sums up most bracing methods - and explains both the current and past bracing controversies in general.
Robert B. Winter, MD, is one of the founders of the Twin Cities Spine Center, and currently serves as a research consultant there. He is a clinical professor in the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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