Wow, this is a long thread. I have not been able to read through all of it. Hard to keep track of where I leave off.
But, last night I did read some of the more recent discussions and wanted to add something.
While discussing the Wong paper (showed poor SpineCor results for a study in Hong Kong) this summer, Sharon made the following very valid observation about 30 pages back.
I just wanted to add that since the time of that discussion, the rebuttal was indeed published in the Journal. It says much of the same as the rebuttal on the SpinCor Website. But, for me at least (and I am guessing Sharon), seeing it in the journal carries much more weight. It was in the Dec 1, 2008 issue of Spine.
What I took away from this is: Iff the SpineCor is an effective treatment, it DOES make a difference in who applies/fits the brace. I decided at that point that, if we were going w/ the SpineCor, we were going to Montreal. (Not that I dont think you can get good results elsewhere, but I would sure stay away from Hong Kong)
But, last night I did read some of the more recent discussions and wanted to add something.
While discussing the Wong paper (showed poor SpineCor results for a study in Hong Kong) this summer, Sharon made the following very valid observation about 30 pages back.
Originally posted by Pooka1
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What I took away from this is: Iff the SpineCor is an effective treatment, it DOES make a difference in who applies/fits the brace. I decided at that point that, if we were going w/ the SpineCor, we were going to Montreal. (Not that I dont think you can get good results elsewhere, but I would sure stay away from Hong Kong)
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