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The SpineCor® System
was designed for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis only
(from 15º and above). Its efficacy for treating
neuro-muscular, neurological or other types of scoliosis is
unknown and generally non-idiopathic scoliosis is not
advisible.
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The SpineCor Dynamic
Corrective Brace is made up of two
components:
The first component consists of
the pelvic base (See 1), the
crotch bands (See 2) and the thigh bands (See 3). Its role is to act as an anchoring point and support
for the actions applied to the patient's trunk by the elastic bands.
When the pelvic base is stable, traction by the elastic bands is
provided along the stable lines. The flexible nature of the pelvic
section of the brace permits free movements of the trunk and
engagement of the pelvis in the corrective movement.
The second
component consists of the bolero (See 4) and the
corrective elastic bands (See 5). Its function is directly related to the
active principle of the dynamic corrective brace. It allows a
custom fitting of the brace aimed at modifying the postural geometry
of the moving spinal column. The different lengths of
corrective elastic bands allows for many possibilities in brace
adjustment for an optimal corrections.
SPINECOR
TREATMENT
SpineCor® is a new breakthrough treatment for idiopathic scoliosis
utilising a dynamic corrective brace (DCB), clinical assistant
diagnostic software (SAS) and postural measurement equipment
(Freepoint). In worldwide clinical use, this new treatment has been
shown to be effective in 89% of cases (either by stabilisation or
improvement in (Cobb) angle of the curve).
The
SpineCor® treatment approach is completely different to that of
traditional 3-point pressure rigid braces; it is the first and only
true dynamic bracing system for idiopathic scoliosis. SpineCor®’s unique approach
to treatment by global postural re-education has been shown to give
progressive correction over time which, unlike any previous brace
treatment, is extremely stable post brace weaning.
Clinical
experience to date also shows better compliance and cosmetic
results.
SpineCor®:
- Allows patients four
hours per day out of brace
- Allows total freedom
of movement
- Offers better cosmesis
under clothing, and
- Is cooler to wear.
With all of
these benefits, it is not difficult to see why compliance might be
better than with bulky, rigid braces that severely restrict movement
and must be worn 23 hours per day.
Although to
date no specific study has been undertaken to quantify cosmetic
improvement, subjectively, some striking improvements have been
observed clinically. Additionally, some very positive postural
changes have been noted in cases where there has been no change in
Cobb angle.
SpineCor® is a highly effective for the early treatment
of idiopathic scoliosis as
demonstrated in the case study and also offers significant benefits
to patients who present late. The real challenge is, therefore, to
increase awareness of the absolute importance of early diagnosis
and, that a viable treatment for early intervention is now
available.
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TREATMENT
PROCEDURE
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In the first visit, some evaluations are
required in order to fit the SpineCor® brace.
To help to perform these evaluations,
some anatomical points can be mark on your back with a make-up
pencil, which will be erased at the end of the
visit.
For all the evaluations, you will be asked to
place your feet in a foot template to avoid any influence of
an eventual change of your position on the evaluations.
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| Evaluation |
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Then, the following evaluations will be
performed:
 Clinical Evaluation -
Evaluation will be conducted on your growth pattern and
any postural abnormalities.
Radiological Evaluation - A
radiological study is needed to evaluate the type of curve and
its potential of progression. The x-rays required for this
study are the following:
- Frontal x-ray
- Lateral x-ray
- Supine x-ray
(optional)
Note:
All x-rays used for this study should have been done recently
(a maximum of 1 month old) in order to have accurate
information to evaluate the scoliosis curve.
The
data resulting from the clinical and radiological exams are
entered in the SpineCor Assistant Software, which will provide
information to fit the brace
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| Evaluation in brace |
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Once
the brace is fitted, it is necessary to evaluate the
effectiveness of the brace fitting performing the following
exams:
Clinical
Evaluation in Brace
Radiological
Evaluation in Brace - 1 new frontal x-ray in brace is
required to confirm the result.
At
the end of the visit, all patients/parents will be shown how
to perform their specific Corrective Movement and shown how to
correctly fit the brace, maintaining an optimal corrective
movement position, and how to take it off. Patients/parents
should demonstrate by fitting the brace independently 2 – 3
times that they fully understand the correct fitting
procedure. Each patient is provided with a Patient Manual with
the instructions to fit the brace correctly and indications
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