Brace Prescription for Adult Scoliosis - Literature Review

Purpose: The 2021 SOSORT guidelines stipulated that braces be prescribed for adult scoliosis with chronic pain and progressive curve. Yet, there have been no objective protocols relating to the prescription of brace. Therefore, this review investigates if are any criteria or generally agreed on brace in patients. Methods: Relevant papers were searched PUBMED. Only articles English cover clinical aspect bracing included. Results: A total twelve identified. They include different braces, ranging from elastic belts rigid braces. treatment protocol varied tremendously. No found concerning a brace, daily wearing time, duration intervention, weaning protocol. was primarily employed manage low back pain. Conclusion: Our search showed clear indications consensus intervention patients scoliosis. authors proposed based more radiological severity Brace should depend flexibility curve can range accommodative corrective design. “Corrective” has worn at least 14 hours six months until subsides extent permits activities minimal discomfort. “Accommodative” when required.