“The combination of improvements makes the brace more appealing to patients and more effective,” says Dr. The exercises are tailored to the specific spinal curvature problems of each patient, and work on posture, strength, breathing, the functions of daily life and self-image. The second element in treatment is a new type of physical therapy, called Schroth exercises, developed in Germany and refined over time by therapists around the world. And, most importantly, it provides three-dimensional correction, where traditional braces only provided side-to-side pressure. It attaches in front, not in back, so it’s easier to put on and take off. It is made of thinner material, so it doesn’t get as hot.
The brace is lighter than traditional scoliosis braces. The first is a new type of brace, developed by a physician in Spain. Used in combination, they hold great promise for stopping the progression of scoliosis before it gets severe enough to require surgery. Winell’s research did find two significant advances, and these are now options for treatment at CHOP. Medicine is advancing and we thought there might be new ways to treat scoliosis.” New non-surgical optionsĭr. Some of us in the field began to look for innovative alternatives. “Braces hadn’t changed much in 20 or 30 years. Jennifer Winell, MD, an attending surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) who specializes in non-surgical scoliosis treatment, explains. Great progress has been made in recent years in treatment for that middle range of scoliosis to stop the progression and avoid the need for surgery.
If the curve is increasing over time, or if it is between 25 and 40 degrees, treatment with bracing is used.If the spinal curve is less than 25 degrees, ongoing monitoring is recommended to see if the angle is increasing.Milder cases generally require no treatment. The severity of scoliosis and the need for treatment is determined by the angle at which the spine is out of normal alignment. Girls are much more likely than boys to require treatment. The most common form is idiopathic scoliosis (in which the cause is unknown), and it most commonly occurs between the ages of 10 and 18. Scoliosis, the medical term for curvature of the spine, affects millions of people, an estimated 2 to 3 percent of the population.
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