Background A recently published NIH-funded study named “Bracing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Trial” (BrAIST) affirmed the efficacy of bracing for moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and reduced surgical recommendations in braced patients. The implications of this study are numerous. BrAIST affirms the value of bracing, but also confirms the importance of wear time, and points t...

Methods We retrospectively observed 13 patients with the diagnosis of LS. 7 of them needed bracing because of lumbar kyphosis, while the others were treated only with physical exercises to control pain and prevent deformity. All patients treated with bracing (3 males and 4 females, average age 13.5 years) presented at first observation with back pain, lumbar kyphosis, and a radiographic image o...

One application, only in-situ soil mixing (or deep mixing method, DMM) is becoming increasingly common as an economical construction method for temporary support of deep foundation excavations and is also used in the construction of permanent retaining walls. Steel beams placed into the fresh soil/cement are generally used as the primary structural support, later supplemented with bracing or ti...

In this article, a Python-programmed advanced design paradigm is firstly introduced to topology and size optimization of the X-bracing system nonlinear inelastic space steel frames. For that purpose, an analysis method considering both geometric material nonlinearities utilized as effective finite element (FEA) solver. which, members are modeled by truss elements, while beam column simulated be...

This study proposes a new tension member with buckling-free function using carbon fiber reinforced polymer for the seismic bracing system. Firstly, concept of composite brace; partially fibred brace, is introduced. Secondly, material strength brace molded by modified pultrusion investigated. Finally, cyclic loading tests to simulate are conducted. As result, it was demonstrated that system can ...

A hybrid system including trunk-hip-knee-anklefoot (THKAFO) orthosis and multi-channel functional electrical stimulation with implanted electrodes has been designed for walking in paraplegia. The THKAFO has been instrumented with commercially available spring wrap clutches at the hips and knees. Clutches provide free movement in extension and allow flexion only when they are disengaged by solen...

BACKGROUND Many patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) have spinal instability but are determined, by their clinician, to be unsuitable for surgical internal fixation due to their advanced disease. Mobilisation may be hazardous in the presence of spinal instability as further vertebral collapse can occur. Current guidance on positioning (or mobilisation) and spinal bracing is c...

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND The use of external cervical orthosis (ECO) after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) varies from physician to physician due to an absence of clear guidelines. Our purpose is to evaluate and present evidence answering the question, "Does ECO after ACDF improve fusion rates?" through a literature review of current evidence for and against ECO after ACDF.  R...