Hi -- 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...
Our story: My child had a hemivertebrae excision (in the lumbar section) a while back and, for a while, it was smooth sailing. Now, however, child's 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 types of brace (Charleston and Providence) were mentioned as possibilities...
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!
In specific, I'm trying to learn whether one brace tends to be used for certain kinds/types of curves...
Our story: My child had a hemivertebrae excision (in the lumbar section) a while back and, for a while, it was smooth sailing. Now, however, child's 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 types of brace (Charleston and Providence) were mentioned as possibilities...
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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