BACKGROUND Shoulder external rotation braces used for patients with a first-time shoulder dislocation are designed with a variety of arm positions in abduction as well as external rotation. However, few studies have focused on their immobilizing performance, comfort, or user-friendliness. Especially, there have been no robust data of shoulder abduction-external rotation (A-ER) braces in compari...

Braces were introduced by Rump to study non-degenerate involutive set-theoretic solutions of the Yang–Baxter equation. To study non-involutive solutions one needs skew braces, a non-commutative analog of braces. In this talk we discuss basic properties of skew braces and how these structures are related to the Yang-Baxter equation. We also discuss interesting connections between skew braces and...

INTRODUCTION This treatment-outcome assessment objectively compares Invisalign (Align Technology, Santa Clara, Calif) treatment with braces. METHODS This study, a retrospective cohort analysis, was conducted in New York, NY, in 2004. Records from 2 groups of 48 patients (Invisalign and braces groups) were evaluated by using methods from the American Board of Orthodontics Phase III examination...

The questionnaire contained the following six questions: 1. What instrument do you play? 2. How long did you play it before you had braces? 3. How did braces affect the way you played your instrument? 4. How long did it take you to get used to playing your instrument with braces? 5. Did any specific aids (examples: wax, brace guard, etc.) help you get used to playing your instrument with braces...

Introduction There are a wide variety of brace applications available today with different outcomes and different characteristics. The purpose of this study is to compare in-brace corrections of the series applied today to recent Chêneau series braces as presented in literature. methodology All patients were registered and fulfil the Scoliosis Research Society inclusion criteria for studies on ...

Braces are commonly used for the management of musculoskeletal injuries. With improvements in design and application, the knee brace has gained recognition by many as a treatment and prevention modality. However, there exist many different categories of knee braces, leading to confusion among many end users. The theoretical basis of the mechanism of action of the unloader, prophylactic, patello...

Braces today are named according to the author's name or town. The existing classification of braces considers only the anatomical spinal section involved (C: cervical; T: thoracic; L: lumbar; S: sacral; Orthosis). The absence of a more detailed classification do not allow to really distinguish between the different braces and to have a common language between the conservative treatment experts...

Abstract Introduction Soft/dynamic braces today are used all over the world under the name of SpineCor. The marketing concept is very effective in promoting the soft brace as the first and only ‘dynamic’ brace. A short review has been undertaken, investigating the history of dynamic braces and devices available today. Short communication The use of soft braces to treat scoliosis has been docume...

Orthotic treatment of infantile scoliosis represents a challenge: 1. Most of them are progressive 2. Different etiologies 3. Associated diseases 4. Smaller size anatomy 5. Immature rib cage Types: 1. Braces • Do not provide immediate correction • Treatment aimed to “hold” the spine and prevent further progression • Risk of chest deformity in case of braces constricting the thorax • Literature d...