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Radiological Evaluation of Treatment with SpineCor Brace in Children with Odiopathic Spinal Scoliosis

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitaja
© MEDSPORTPRESS, 2013; 3(6); Vol. 15, 227-234
DOI: 10.5604/15093492.1058414

Radiological Evaluation of Treatment with SpineCor Brace in Children with Odiopathic Spinal Scoliosis

Barbara Plewka1 (A,B,C,D,E,F,G), Marcin Sibinsky2 (B,D,E,F), Marek Synder2 (B,D,E,F), Dariusz Witonsky3 (B,D,E,F), Katarzyna Koldziejczyk-Klimek1 (A,B,D,E,FG), Michal Plewka4 (A,B,D,E,F)

1Oddzial Rehabilitaj dla Dzieci, WOjewodzkie Centrum Ortopedii I Rehabilitacji Narzadu Ruchu
2Klinika Ortopedii I Ortopedii Dzieciecej Uniwersyteu Medycznego, Lodz
3Oddzial Kiliniczny Chinurgii Rekonstukcyjnej I Atroskopowej Stawu Kolanowego Uniwersytetu Medycznego, Lodz
dKtedra I Klinika Kardiologii Uniwersytetu Medycznego, Lodz
1Rehabilitation Deaprtment for Children, Z. Radlinski Hostpial Lodz
2Clinic of Orthopaedics and Paediatric Orthopaedic Medical University of Lodz, Poland
3Department of Reconstructive Surgery and Arthroscopy of the Knee, Medical Uinversity of Lodz, Pland
4Clinic of Cardiology medical University of Lodz. Polan

SUMMARY 

Background. This paper reports on a radiological evaluation of the outcomes of treatment with the SpineCor brace in children with idiopathic spinal scoliosis vs. a control group who had only received 24 months of rehabilitation. The compliance of the SpineCor-treated patients with medical instructions was also smeared.

Material and methods. A prospective evaluation encompassed a group of forty (40) children, treated with a SpineCor brace for idiopathic scoliosis. A control group included forty (40) children who were followed up. The mean age of the children was 12.0 years and sixty-six (666) of the patients were girls. The study group and the control group were comparable in terms of demographic data and radiological parameters of scoliosis. The mean scoliosis angle was 25.3' and 26.1 in the thoracic and lumbar spine, respectively.

Results. In the (SpineCor-treated) study group, stabilisation or improvement of the scoliosis was obtained in 31 (78%) patients, while progression was noted in 9 (22%). In the control group, stabilisation was found in 21 (53%) patients and progression in 19 (47%), while none of the children met improvement criteria. In the brace-treated group, a smaller change in the thoracic curvature angle was observed (R=0.34, p=0.0001) than in the control group, while no such difference was identified at the lumbar spine level (R,0.15, p=0.18). Out of the 40 treated children, 38 used the brace regularly. Four of the children were active m sports above recreation level.

Conclusions. The treatment of idiopathic. spinal scoliosis in children by means of the SpineCor dynamic brace solution significantly more frequently led to stabilisation or correction of scoliosis as measured by Cobb's angle. A high compliance children and their parents was also observed. 

Key words: idiopathic scoliosis, SpineCor brace, conservative treatment, results, radiography 

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A prospective interventional cohort study of 175 patients treated by the SpineCor orthosis, following the Scoliosis Research Society Criteria

Coillard et al. Scoliosis 2013, 13(Suppl 1)047 http://wwwscoliosisjournal.com/content/8/51/047

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ORAL PRESENTATION 

Open Access

A prospective interventional cohort study of 175 patients treated by the SpineCor orthosis, following the Scoliosis Research Society Criteria

C Coillarcl, A Circo, CH Rivard

From 9th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities - SOSORT 2012 Annual Meeting
Milan, Italy. 10-12 May 2012

Background

The mainstay of the conservative treatment still remains the orthosis, which was demonstrated to provide a reduction of curve progression, possibly a decrease in the need for surgery, and sometimes a correction of the existing deformity. The effectiveness of the SpineCor orthosis compared with the natural history of the disease has already been shown for milder and moderate curves[1]. 

Aim

To provide confirmation on the demonstrated effectiveness of the Dynamic SpineCor orthosis for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, following the standardized criteria proposed by the SRS Commit. on Bracing and Nonoperative Management[2], and to confirm the stability of the results two years after the end of the treatment. 

Method

From 1993 to 2011, 390 patients treated using the Spine-Cor orthosis respected the criteria for inclusion recom-mended by the SRS committee. 198 have a definitive outcome, and 175 have at least 2 years of follow-up. Assessment of brace effectiveness included; 1) percen-tage of patients who have 5 degree or less curve progres-sion, and the percentage of patients who have 6 degree or more progression at skeletal maturity, 2) percentage of patients who have had surgery recommended/undergone before skeletal maturity, 3) percentage of patients with curves exceeding 45 degree at maturity (end of treatment) and 4) 2-years follow-up beyond maturity to determine

the percentage of patients who subsequently underwent surgery.

Results

At two years post skeletal maturity, successful treatment (correction >5 degree or stabilization t5 degree) was achieved in 100 patients of the 175 patients (57.2%) from the time of the fitting of the SpineCor orthosis to the 2 years follow-up point. 41 immature patients (23.4 %) required surgical fusion.(34 while receiving treatment and 5 in the follow-up period). 

Conclusions

The SpineCor orthosis is effective for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Positive outcomes are maintained after the weaning of the orthosis, since 86.1% of the patients stabilized or corrected their Cobb angle. Moreover, out of the 86.1%, 11.7 % of the patients still had correction of their Cobb angle 2 years after the end of the treatment.

Published: 3 June 2013

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First experiences in the treatment of juveniles and idiopathic scoliosis with SpineCor braces

Sarchioto Scoliosis 2013, 8(Suppl 1):P11 http://wwwscoliosisjournal.com/content/8/S1/P11

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ORAL PRESENTATION 

Open Access

First experiences in the treatment of juveniles and idiopathic scoliosis with SpineCor braces

A Sarchioto

From 9th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities - SOSORT 2012 Annual Meeting Milan, Italy. 10-12 May 2012

Background

The standardized treatment of juvenile, and adolescent, idiopathic scoliosis is accepted everywhere: physiother-apy for curves until 15-20° Cobb, rigid brace between 20 and 30-35° Cobb, cast between 30 and 40-45° Cobb and surgery over 45° Cobb.

Aim

The aim of this work is to verify the efficacy and effectiveness of the SpineCor dynamic brace, in juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with curves between 20 and 50° Cobb. 

Method

All patients (range of age 5 to 15 years) were treated with a SpineCor dynamic brace. All braces were ordered, fitted and used, following the standard canons of the appropriate procedure. A photographic control was carried out, just after fitting, a clinical control in a month, a clinical and photographic in three months, and a clinical, photographic and radiographic in six months. 

Results

Over 90% of patients had a very important change in their posture and cosmetic appearance. None of them left the treatment. 

Conclusion

The SpineCor dynamic brace used is efficient and effective. Because it does not limit any movement, and allows practicing all sports, (but swimming), and dams and since it is virtually invisible under clothing, no patient has complained of the treatment. Both patients and parents were 

satisfied. This good result allows, and encourages, as to continue in using this brace. 

Published: 3 June 2013

References

1. Collard C. Circo A, Rivard A new concept for the .n-invasive treatment of Adolescent idiopathic Scollosts: the Correct. Movement principle integrated in the SpineCor System. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technal 2008, 3(3):112-119

2. Vachon V. C C. Zabjel K.  Rhalmi S. Rivard C-H: Analyse de survle dune cohorte de 365 patients scoliotiques traitAtss par le corset SpineCor A.
IHA Pital Sainte-Justine; 2006

Doi:10.1186/1748-7161-B-S1P11
Cite this article as: Sarchioto: First experience in the treatment of juvenile and idiopathic scoliosis with SpineCor braces. Scoliosis 2013 8(Suppl 1):P11.

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A prospective randomized controlled trial of the natural history of idiopathic scoliosis versus treatment with the spinecor brace

​A prospective randomized controlled trial of the natural history of idiopathic scoliosis versus treatment with the spinecor brace
[[Sosort 2011 Award Winner]]

G. COLLARD A.B. CIRCO C. H. RIVARD

Aim. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the efficacy of the Dynamic SpineCor brace for early idiopathic scoliosis (15,309 compared to the natural evolution of the disease. 68 patients participated in this study (32 treated and 36 controls) with at least 5 years follow-up.

Methods. The inclusion criteria were: 1) high risk of evolution: family history and/or proven progressive; 2) no significant pathological malformation of the spine; 3) initial Cobb angle between 15° and 30°, 4) riser 0, 1 or 2. Assessment of brace efficacy included the percentage of patients who have 5° or less curve progression and the percentage of patients who have 6° or more progression at skeletal maturity.

Results. At five-year follow-up a correction was achieved in 50% of treated patient and only 9.5% of controls, stabilization in 42.3% treated and 47.7% in controls and progression in 26.9% for the treated group and 42.8% for control. For the control patients we considered as failure if the Cobb angle worsened by more than 5° from the original angle and the patient then received treatment.

Conclusion. The results 5 years after the treatment suggested that the SpineCor brace reduced the probability of the progression of early idiopathic scoliosis comparing with its natural history. Moreover, the positive outcome appears to be maintained in the long term.

Key words: Scoliosis – Braces – Spine.

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Difference Between Spinecor Brace And Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis For Deformity Correction And Quality Of Life In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

​Difference Between Spinecor Brace And Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis For Deformity Correction And Quality Of Life In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

2016, N° 4 (Vol. 82/4) p.710-714 Omer ERSEN, Serkan BILGIC, Kenan KOCA, ToIga EGE, Erbil OGUZ, Ahmet Burak BILEKLI From the Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey

Abstract

Although there are several conservative treatment options, only bracing has been found to be effective in preventing curve progression and a subsequent need for surgery in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The objective of this study is to compare the results of SpineCor brace and thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis radiologically and clinically. Sixty-four patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with brace included in this study. Height, TI-Coccygx distance, and gibbosity were measured. Rib hump deformity was evaluated with a scoliometer. An SRS-22 questionnaire was used to determine the quality of life of patients after the first year of brace treatment. Differences in Cobb angles and gibbosity were insignificant for both groups. SRS-22 questionnaire results showed significant differences in pain, self-image and function/activity subgroups. Patients' mental health and satisfaction scores were insignificant. These braces have a similar effect on deformity correction. The surgery rates and success rates of braces are approximately equal. The major difference between SpineCor and TLSO is health-related quality of life. 

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Application of the SPINECOR dynamic corrective brace in treating idiopathic scoliosis

Chir. Narzadow Ruchu Ortop. Pol., 2018;83(1)1-4
DOI: 10.31139/chnriop.2018.83.1.01

ISSN 0009-479X

ORIGINAL PAPER

​Application of the SPINECOR dynamic corrective brace in treating idiopathic scoliosis

Zaztosowanie gorsetu dynamicznego SpineCor w leczeniu idiopatycznego skrzywienia kregoslupa

Maciej Kolban, Aleksander Szwed
Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, PMU in Szczecin

Abstract

Introduction. The indication for using an orthopedic corset is idiopathic scoliosis inchildren and adolescents with undeveloped osteoarticular system with a Cobbangle within 20-45°.  Forover 10 years, apart from the TLSO corset, the SpineCor dynamic brace has also been used. Observations and reports in literature from this period prove that their effectiveness in the treatment of scoliosis is comparable or even higher than existing methods of conservative treatment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of correction of scoliosis using SpineCor dynamic brace.

Materials and method. The study included 84 patients who used a dynamic corset to treat idiopathic scoliosis. The average age at the start of treatment was 12 years and 4 months. The treatment was continued for minimum of 12 months, assessing the angle of scoliosis before treatment, when using the brace and 6 months after its discontinuation. The correction of the angle of scoliosis by more than 5° was considered to be positive treatment outcome, as was the stabilization of scoliosis, i.e. scoliosis maintained at the same angle before treatment (Cobb angle change less that 5°). Progression of scoliosis by angle exceeding 5° was considered negative treatment outcome.

Results. In the study group satisfactory results of SpineCor brace treatment were obtained in 68 patients (81%), 40 patients out of those 68 (48%) achieved scoliosis stabilization, and 28 patient achieved scoliosis correction (33%). In 16 patient (19%) treatment outcome was unsatisfactory. Three patient in the group with unsatisfactory treatment required surgical correction of scoliosis.

Conclusion. 1. In the group of 84 patients. A good outcome, correction or stabilization of scoliosis was obtained in 81% of patients receiving treatment 2. Nearly 90% of patient accepted and followed the recommendations of dynamic brace treatment.

Key words: scoliosis, dynamic brace, spinecor

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Is early treatment for mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis superior over the traditional ‘watch & wait’ approach? A case report with long-term follow-up

J. Phys. Ther. Sci. 30:680-684,2018

The Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Case Study

Is early treatment for mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis superior over the traditional 'watch & wait' approach? A case report with long-term follow-up

PAUL A. OAKLEY
Private Practice: 11A-1100 Gorham Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8Y8, Canada

Abstract. [Purpose] To present a case of the complete correction of mild suspected adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in support of the argument that early aggressive treatment is superior to the traditional ‘watch & wait’ approach [Subject and Methods] A 9-year old female presented with a 14° thoracic curve indicative of early adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The parents consented to immediate and early treatment with the SpineCor dynamic and corrective scoliosis brace. The brace was worn 20 hours per day and check-ups were performed every three months. [Result] The patient achieved complete correction of the thoracic curve with 9-months. The child was followed for 4.5 years until she approached near cessation of skeletal growth (Risser sight grade-4) at the age of 14 years, 4-months. The patient’s spine remained straight throughout the follow-up [Conclusion] This report as well as others suggests that the SpineCor bracing system is a unique and effective intervention for mild scoliosis. Further, this case illustrates and ideal outcome and supports the argument that initiating treatment at the earliest indication of suspected idiopathic scoliosis sould offer superior outcomes versus the traditional ‘watch & wait’ approach. Last radiation exposures associated with radiography for scoliosis treatment and management are negligible and not harmful.

Key words: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scoliosis brace. Watch and wait

(This articles was submitted Dec 12, 2017, and was accepted Feb 7, 2018)

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A retrospective study of twenty-three adults treated for scoliosis using the Spinecor Orthosis

Scoliosis

biomed-central

ORAL PRESENTATION 

Open Access

A retrospective study of twenty-three adults treated for scoliosis using the Spinecor Orthosis

Gary Deutchman*, Marc Lamantia, Joseph Indelacato and
Marianna Raykhman

Address: The Scoliosis Care Foundation, 1085 Park Ave, Suite 1E, New York, NY 10128, USA
Email: Gary Deutchman* - info@scoliosiscare.org
* Corresponding author

from 4th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities
Boston, MA, USA. 13–16 May 2007

Published: 12 October 2007
Scoliosis 2007, 2(Suppl 1):S23 doi:10.1186/1748-7161-2-S1-S23

This abstract is available from: http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/2/S1/S23
© 2007 Deutchman et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Objective

To determine if non-surgical treatment using the Spinecor
brace can effectively reduce adult scoliosis curvature magnitude.

Study design

Twenty-three adults between the ages eighteen and sixty five years, seeking treatment for adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) were fitted with the Spinecor Orthosis [1] after being exposed to an anterior-posterior (AP) full spine and lateral full spine radiograph, with a minimum of three months between exposures and a maximum of one year. Measurements of the radiographs were performed using a digital inclinometer in order to reduce error and all projections were exposed without the orthosis.

Results

Patients were separated into three groups based on curvature
location: Thoracic (T), Thoracolumbar (TL) and Lumbar
(L). T-tests were performed using the initial and follow-up Cobb measurements of AP radiographs for each of the three groups. The maximum (T) reduced from 94 degrees to 77 degrees (-12.2%) following a minimum of three months of treatment. The maximum (TL) measurement reduced from 31 degrees to 23 degrees (-13.4%),
and the (L) minimum reduced from 17 degrees to 11.1
degrees (-15.3%). The patients in the "Thoracic" group (n
= 20) had a mean average change of -5.27 degrees. The

"Thoracolumbar" group (n = 3) had a mean average change of -6.0 degrees. The Lumbar group (n = 15) had a mean average change of -4.40 degrees.

Conclusion

These findings suggest the use of a flexible strapping orthosis (Spinecor) is an effective tool in the management of adult scoliosis. Long term studies are necessary to determine the sustainability of these early positive results.

References

  1. Coillard C, Leroux MA, Badeaux J, Rivard CH: SPINECOR: a new
    therapeutic approach for idiopathic scoliosis. Stud Health Technol Inform 2002, 88:215-217.

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Adult scoliosis and the SPINECOR® dynamic brace: some early results on efficiency

Scoliosis

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ORAL PRESENTATION 

Open Access

Adult scoliosis and the SPINECOR® dynamic brace: some early results on efficiency

Louise Marcotte*1,2, Charles-Hilaire Rivard2 and Christine Coillard2

Address: 1Posturetek Inc., a private Chiropractic Practice, Montréal, Canada and 2Ste-Justine Hospital, Montréal, Canada
* Corresponding author

from ​​5th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities
Athens, Greece. 3–5 April 2008

Published: 15 January 2009
Scoliosis 2009, 4(Suppl 1):O56 doi:10.1186/1748-7161-4-S1-O56

This abstract is available from: http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/4/S1/O56
© 2009 Marcotte et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Background

Scoliosis offers little hope for rehabilitation in the adult
population. Pain and viscerosomatic dysfunction are frequently encountered. Conventional medical care uses
rigid bracing, medication and surgery for the most serious
cases.

The treatment of adult scoliosis with the SpineCor®
Dynamic Brace deserves more attention. This brace offers
a variety of combinations to improve spinal alignment
depending on the type, severity and rigidity of the curve.
The main therapeutic goal of this brace is to reduce the
strain on the neuromusculoskeletal system. The brace acts
as a dynamic support against compressive loading on the
vertebral joints while creating a corrective movement in
the spine.

Methods

Seventeen adult scoliosis patients aged between 21 and
69, whose curves had a Cobb angle 18 to 78 degrees, were
fitted with a SpineCor® Dynamic Brace in a Chiropractic
practice in Montréal, Canada. 13 of them were actively
wearing it from 10 to 70 hrs per week.

Results

Thirteen of the 8 have complete resolution of their symptoms while in brace, 3 of which had a Numerical Pain
Scale (NPS) over 6/10, and 2 had never experienced any
pain before or after the treatment. It is important to make
note that 8 of the 13 patients were concomitantly receiving
CBP® Chiropractic care.

Conclusion

These results suggest that the SpineCor® Dynamic Brace is
a potential, promising conservative method for the treatment of scoliosis in the adult population. In this study,
utilization of this brace improved patient pain and sense
of wellbeing.

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The treatment of Hyperkyphosis utilizing the SpineCor.® Dynamic Corrective Brace: some preliminary results

Scoliosis

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ORAL PRESENTATION 

Open Access

The treatment of Hyperkyphosis utilizing the SpineCor.® Dynamic Corrective Brace: some preliminary results

L Marcotte*, C Coillard, P Dion and CH Rivard

Address Posturetek 2823 Boulevard Rosemont Montreal, Quebec, HIY 11.6 Canada
Email: l.marcotte* - dremarcotte@posturetek.com
* Corresponding author

from 6th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities
Lyon, France 21-23 May 2009

Published: 14 December 2009
Scoliosis 2009. 4(Suppl 2):056 doi:10.1186/1748-7161 -4-S2-056

This abstract is available from: http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/4/S2/056
© 2009 Marcotte et al; Lincensee Biomed Central Ltd.

Introduction

Hyperkyphosis has long been reported to be associated with many health disorders, both psychological and patho-mechanical. Very few options for the management of this condition are available in medicine, while conservative treatment like chiropractic and physiotherapy can only offer limited structural rehabilitation. Although originally designed for the treatment of AIS, The SpineCoe Dynamic Brace offers a great variety of options for the treatment of I lyperkyphosis. According to our morphologic classification of hyperkyphotic thoracic curves: Upper Thoracic (LIT) (often associated with an anterior thoracic translation relative to pelvis), mid -thoracic (MT) (often associated with hyperlordosis and no significant ribcage translation), and lower thoracic (Cr') (often associated with posterior translation of ribcage). Many combinations of brace fittings have been designed for the creation of vectors that create a
specific corrective movement for the patient's spine and posture.

Methods

Sixteen adult hyperthoracic k-yphotic patients, 12  males and 4 females (aged 19 to 81 years), were fitted with a SpineCor Dynamic Brace according to the morphology of their curves: UT (6 patients), MT (4 patients), and IT (6 patients). Postural comparative evaluation was made with PosturePrine software which provides a Posture Index, and radiologic measurements were made with a posterior
tangent method using segmental angles and then compared to the I larrison Sagittal Spinal Model (I ISSM).


The LIT group received significant pain relief from 2.4 to 1/10, while their posture index went from 15.3 to 12_2. Pain in the MT group decreased from 3.75 to 2/10, while the posture index was reduced significantly from 17.75 to 12.75. The U group seemed to benefit the most from the brace, as their overall pain decreased from 5.7 to 2.2/10, although their posture index actually increased slightly from 14.7 to 17.3. Although their overall sagittal balance was better, none of these groups benefited from a significant change in their thoracic lateral curve, as is to be expected in adults.

Discussion

These results suggest that the treatment of adult thoracic hyperityphosis with the SpineCor'l)ynamic brace appears to be promising. It should imperatively be applied to younger patients who have the potential to grow out of their deformity.

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