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Adult Scoliosis Treatment On April 17 2009, the Spinecor Adult Brace for Scoliosis was made available by Dr. Marc Lamantia and Dr. Gary Deutchman in all 15 offices throughout the United States. The new Spinecor brace design is more comfortable and hides even better under the clothes. Although Dr. Lamantia and Dr. Deutchman did the original research on adults and Spinecor, and have been fitting adults with scoliosis since 2004, the Spinecorporation LTD conducted its own research and now recommends spinecor for adult use. Although the Spinecor brace was originally developed for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment, clinical outcomes for adults with scoliosis, kyphosis and non-idiopathic scoliosis are encouraging. Adults with scoliosis are routinely referred for Spinecor bracing to our regional Spinecor Fitting offices. Since the first adult fitting in the Spinecor brace, Dr. Gary Deutchman and Dr. Marc Lamantia has fitted over 1000 patients with all types of curvatures. Adults with scoliosis often experience pain relief immediately when the Spinecor brace if fitted appropriately. Due to the nature of the adult spine with scoliosis, different adult Spinecor brace configurations were developed to successfully manage adult patients. Dr. Deutchman and Lamantia are unmatched in this area of expertise. Research: Clinical Studies show adult scoliosis to be potentially progressive in nature and to be a major contributor to chronic pain, radiculopathy and neurogenic claudication. Due to the structural abnormalities, arthritis, stenosis and changes in muscle recruitment patterns, adult Spinecor bracing should be performed by a Licensed Physician or Chiropractor. Unlike a rigid brace, the Spinecor brace uses a rotational 3D Corrective Movement which has been shown to be effective in reducing scoliosis curvatures in adolescents and adults. The Spinecor brace is a dynamic system of elastic bands which uses gentle forces to change posture and movement patterns over time. It can easily be worn under the clothes, during exercise and at work. Adult scoliosis management differs from adolescent scoliosis treatments due to the long standing dysfunction of the motion segments of the spine and associated ligament degeneration. This may lead to subluxation (misalignment of the vertebra) and further degenerative change to both bone and soft tissues. Often, adult scoliosis treatment can be successful if the patient can tolerate the Spinecor brace. Careful evaluation and fitting procedures are necessary to ensure adults do not experience exacerbations of pain and nerve irritation. Spinecor brace research shows adults can achieve scoliosis curvature reduction despite reaching maximal bone maturity. Due to the fact that spinal deformities associated with scoliosis affect the ribcage and shoulder girdle, adult Spinecor patients routinely acheive improved posture and cosmetic appereance. Results vary between individuals. Chiropractic management is recommended when subluxations are detected. For more information contact one of our doctors. Video Testimonials of Adult Spinecor brace patients Video Testimonials of Spinecor brace patients References Natural history of the aging spine., Benoist M, Eur Spine J. 2003 Oct;12 Suppl 2:S86-9. Epub 2003 Sep 05. Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Department of Rheumatology, Hopital Beaujon, 100 Bd du Gal Leclerc, 92110, Clichy, France. deuxmice@aol.com
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