Types of Scoliosis Brace

Here are several types of commonly used scoliosis brace:
1.Charleston Bending Brace ( CBB / a Night Time Brace)This type of brace that worn only at night while the child is asleep, that’s why this is also called a “Night Time” brace. A Charleston back brace is that give corrective action of the brace which molded to the patient while they are bent to the side, and thus applies more pressure and bends the child against the curve. Since the brace is only worn at night, the patients can do their normal activity such as go to school and participate in sports normally without worry if their friends knowing they have scoliosis and under the brace treatment.

2.Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral-Orthosis (TLSO Brace / Underarm Brace )This is the most common form of a TLSO Brace and it also known as an “underarm” brace, because it is placed exactly below underarm. This type of brace is usually prescribed for curves in the lumbar or thoraco-lumbar part of the spine. It can molded from plastic material then fitted to the child’s or adult body. The TLSO brace is works at three-point pressure to the curvature to prevent its progression. TLSO brace is commonly not noticeable because it can worn under your clothing. The patient must use The TLSO brace usually 24 hours in all day activity. TLSO brace can be taken off to cycling,swimming, aerobic, play other sports or even participate in gym class .

3.Cervico-Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral-Orthosis (C-TLSO / a Milwaukee Brace)C-TLSO brace or The Milwaukee brace is almost similar to the TLSO brace which already described above, but for C-TLSO brace there is available additional a neck ring held in place by vertical bars attached to the body of the brace. This brace also usually worn 24 hours a day, and can be taken off to regular activity which covered any kind of sport or go to office.