Scoliosis Specialists

Scoliosis is a an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column.  The degree of scoliosis can range from mild to severe. Scoliosis is most commonly an incidental and harmless finding. Patients with milder curves may only need to visit their doctor for periodic observation. Scoliosis may be congenital (a birth defect) or acquired (degenerative, arthritic, or traumatic).

Majority of the scoliosis cases are known as idiopathic. Since the true cause is unknown, the treatment can only be based on the symptoms. Until now, only two types of treatment have been known to be efficient: the first is the treatment using an orthopaedic rigid brace and the second one is surgery with a spinal system. Unfortunately only a few treatments have actually been shown to affect the outcome of scoliosis.

The treatment options of scoliosis depend on the severity and the age of the person.  Scoliosis bracing has been shown to be an effective method to prevent curves from getting worse. Until recently, this treatment was reserved for children and adolescents in whom the prediction of a rapid increase in the curve needs to be thwarted.  Today, there is spinecor, a revolutionary new soft flexible scoliosis brace that has changed the way we look at scoliosis treatment both in kids and adults.

SpineCor changes the dynamic of the trunk while harmonizing the posture. It is a therapeutic means with less mechanical constraints and an acceptable comfort level that preserves and enhances movements with a double therapeutic action:   Progressive correction of the spine deformation and Neuro-muscular stimulation and correction.

Results: For the total group of patients (Initial Cobb angle: 30 9) the trend during treatment wasa decrease in spinal curvature at three months with a mean difference of 9 (SD: 6), at termination of treatment (time ¼ 23 months) a mean difference of 5 (SD: 7); and at a follow-up time of 1, 2, 3 and 4 years there was a difference of 2  (SD: 7), 6  (SD: 5), 0  (SD: 8), and 8  (SD: 4) in reference to the initial condition. The survival analysis (G1 and G2) indicated a cumulative probability of success during follow-up without brace as follows. Year 1: probability (p) ¼ 1.00, 57

Abstracts (Confidence Interval (CI): 1.00 to 1.00) for G1,  p¼ 1.00 (CI: 1.00 to 1.00) for G2; Year 2: (p) ¼ 0.98 (CI: 0.93 to 1.00) for G1,  p¼ 0.92 (CI: 0.82 to 1.00) for G2; Year 3: p ¼0.92 (CI: 0.83 to 1.00) for G1, p¼ 0.92 (CI: 0.83 to 1.00) for G2; Year 4:  p¼ 0.88 (CI: 0.76 to 0.99) for G1, p ¼ 0.92 (CI: 0.73 to 1.00) for G2.

  In 2005, Dr. Brian Ouellette, President of Scoliosis Specialists, started playing with the idea of a new scoliosis adult pelvic short for The Spinecor Brace.  One of Dr. Ouellette’s partners Dr. Lisa Tabick would wear the prototypes for hours at a time and give feedback for our engineers to make changes. We had difficulty with the comfort, wearability and materials. We needed an expert in braces and materials. We contacted the President of The Spine Corporation, Andrew Mills. Andrew was the expert we needed to help complete the design of the New Spinecor Adult Scoliosis Brace.

   After 2 years of trials and research we believe the New Adult Brace is ready to be launched. All of our hard work has paid off. As of April, 2009 the adult brace is being used in many countries throughout the World.

   Experience is the key factor in achieving a positive result. I recommend bracing with Doctors who have been using the new Adult Brace for years.

   I would like to thank one of the partners of Scoliosis Specialists, Dr. Tom Pappas out of Chicago, IL for his role in the development of the new adult brace. Dr. Pappas has been giving us his case studies as well as pre and post x-rays. This research enabled us to expedite the release of the adult brace to the World.

   Scoliosis Specialists has certified bracing centers all over the United States. All of these centers have the experience necessary to use the adult brace. You can find a certified center by going to www.scoliosisspecialists.com and clicking “contact us”.

   Scoliosis Specialists is continuing its research and development in the fight against Adult Scoliosis. For more information please call (877) 297-0901.