The TLSO (Boston Brace), the Milwaukee Brace, and the Charleston Bending Brace are several types of common scoliosis braces. This article overviews the types of braces and their uses in scoliosis treatment.
Types of Scoliosis Braces: TLSO, SpineCor, Charleston & Providence Posted on October 24, 2017 by drstitzel Doctors prescribe scoliosis braces for one in five adolescents who have the condition.
The SpineCor scoliosis brace is most effective when bracing starts before the 1st growth spurt, in what is called Risser 0. However, the SpineCor scoliosis brace has been shown to be effective in more advanced years of maturity, Risser Signs 1-3, as well. Compliant patients get better results.
TLSO stands for Thoraco-Lumbar Sacral Orthosis. A scoliosis brace could mean anything; every type of brace for scoliosis is considered a scoliosis brace. The most common TLSO brace in the US is the Boston Brace. However, this is also one of the least effective braces in my opinion.