Last week, Dr. Moramarco spoke at the AOPA (American Orthotist and Prosthetic Association) World Congress in Las Vegas. His topic: Is Idiopathic Scoliosis ≥40° Amenable to Bracing at the Later Stages of Skeletal Maturity? The 28 patients in the cohort he reported on were fit with the Cheneau-Gensingen 3D brace by either Dr. Marc or… Read More
What is the best back brace for scoliosis? Scoliosis is a very common spinal condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. Though it affects people of all ages, scoliosis is typically first diagnosed and treated in childhood/adolescence. While many cases of mild scoliosis do not get worse, some patients may go on to require treatment –… Read More
When a patient has scoliosis, pregnancy can be joyful time, but also be a time of concern. In fact, several young adults we’ve seen lately and parents of adolescents have recently expressed concerns about their daughters’ futures regarding scoliosis and pregnancy. Whether you’ve had scoliosis surgery or not, if you’ve ever wondered about the effects… Read More
Research on bracing has demonstrated the importance of addressing the sagittal plane of scoliosis during bracing (1). Flattening of the physiologic curves of the sagittal plane is thought to be an early indicator of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (3,4). Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss, the developer of the Cheneau-style Gensingen brace by Dr. Weiss (GBW) incorporates this principle in scoliosis brace design…. Read More
Common Mistakes When Managing Adolescent Scoliosis We’ve been involved in the non-surgical treatment for scoliosis for the past eighteen years, both personally and professionally. After interacting with scoliosis families on a regular basis, rarely a week goes by that we do not hear a scoliosis story gone awry. We’ve decided to share some of these common mistakes… Read More
Dr. Moramarco just returned from Cape Town, South Africa where he gave a Schroth method presentation at the ISPO (International Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics) 16th World Congress. Four Schroth Best Practice® colleagues from around the globe convened to instruct on protocols for conservative scoliosis treatment and Schroth bracing. Dr. Weiss started the course by talking… Read More
Wearing a scoliosis brace isn’t easy for kids; however, it is often the wisest approach for kids with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) diagnosed early in adolescence. Fortunately, there are kids who are finding that wearing a scoliosis brace doesn’t have to be a horrible experience. When it comes to scoliosis bracing, nighttime bracing for mild scoliosis allows for… Read More
Thoracolumbar scoliosis is a curvature of the spine at the junction of the mid back (lower thoracic) and low back (upper lumbar). Thoracolumbar scoliosis can be caused by a variety of reasons but as with all types of scoliosis it is usually idiopathic, about 80 – 90% of the time. According to one recent study… Read More
Scoliosis resolved! This is a direct quote from a radiology report from a local hospital regarding one of our patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). We are thrilled with this incredible result and to read this radiology report for a very hard-working thirteen-year-old. She has achieved a result spinal surgeons consider “impossible,” as in, “It’s “impossible to… Read More
Let’s face it, few scoliosis patients willingly choose fusion surgery. However, it’s often the only option presented when Cobb angles are 45º or 50º, or greater. Here’s the story of one girl’s quest for a brace to avoid scoliosis surgery. Who wouldn’t prefer an effective conservative treatment option over what one spine surgeon refers to as, “a… Read More
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From one very satisfied patient’s momma we thank you all very much! Your team was amazing! Professional, patient, compassionate and knowledgeable. We are forever grateful! Read More
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