BACKGROUND Bracing can effectively treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), but patient outcomes have not been compared by brace type. We compared outcomes of AIS patients treated with Rigo Chêneau orthoses (RCOs) or custom-molded Boston-style thoracolumbosacral orthoses (TLSOs). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patient records from one scoliosis center from 1999 through 2014. Patients...

The amounts of thoracic and lumbar spine motion restriction and passive trunk stiffness provided by three thoracolumbosacral orthoses (TLSOs) (Aspen TLSO, Boston Body Jacket, and CAMP TLSO) were compared. Ten subjects executed maximum trunk flexion, extension, and lateral bending motions. The spine motion was measured noninvasively with a thin strain gauge device (Flexducer), and passive trunk ...

OBJECT The authors compared the outcome of patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures treated with and without a thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO). METHODS As of June 2002, all consecutive patients satisfying the following inclusion criteria were considered eligible for this study: 1) the presence of an AO Classification Type A3 burst fractures between T-11 and L-3, 2) skeletal maturity and...

Introduction: Bracing is an accepted part of operative treatment, however; the effectiveness of bracing is controversial. We sought evidences for the effect of Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis (TLSO) on spine proximal to the fusion site in patients treated for unstable thoracolumbar junction (TLJ) burst fractures. Materials and Methods: Fifty adult patients with unstable TLJ burst fractures are pros...

BACKGROUND SpineCor is a relatively new bracing system that uses dynamic bracing concepts in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Limited data are available regarding its effectiveness. This study compared treatment outcomes of 2 groups of AIS patients treated via either a conventional rigid thoracolumbosacral orthoses (TLSO) or a SpineCor nonrigid orthosis. METHODS We iden...

Background Many styles of TLSOs can be used in the treatment of congenital and infantile scoliosis. A standard anterior open TLSO design with no window openings is one of the more common styles. A specific TLSO called the “Kalibus” was developed for the treatment of congenital scoliosis in very young children. The Kalibus consists of a rigid pelvic section, a floating pad with adjustable tensio...

UNLABELLED The final collapse of a "stable" thoracolumbar burst fracture is difficult to predict. This collapse was prospectively studied radiologically in patients with T12 or L1 burst fractures who, after evaluating the admission x-rays and the CT scan with the patients themselves, opted for a rigid thoracolumbar brace with support in the sternal manubrium (TLSO). On the other hand, patients ...