WHAT is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front. Kyphosis is a curve seen from the side in which the spine is bent forward. Lordosis is a curve seen from the side in which the spine is bent backward. People with scoliosis develop additional curves to either side, and the bones of the spine twist on each other like a corkscrew.
Scoliosis is about two times more common in girls than boys. It can be seen at any age, but it is most common in those over 10 years old. Scoliosis is hereditary in that people with scoliosis are more likely to have children with scoliosis; however, there is no correlation between the severity of the curve from one generation to the next.
Nocturnal TLSO
The Nocturnal TLSO (Providence, Charleston) is designed to treat scoliosis of the spine. This brace wraps around the body and extends past the hips to just below the shoulders. This brace system is used to aggressively correct scoliotic curves while the patient sleeps.
Module
The Module TLSO is designed to treat scoliosis of the spine. This brace wraps around the body and extends from the bottom of the buttocks to just below the shoulders. This style of brace relies on a series of pressures and void areas to exert corrective forces on the spinal column. This is a full-time bracing system for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.