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Spinal brace (orthosis) after thoracoplasty surgery

Some scoliosis patients will have surgery called thoracoplasty. Learn about the san-splint spinal orthosis, the post-operative spinal brace that patients wear after thoracoplasty.

Scoliosis: Treatment with a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

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A spinal brace holds your child’s spine in place, decreasing the chance that the curve in their spine will get larger as they grow. Learn more about getting fit for, and wearing, a spinal orthosis.

Scoliosis: Caring for a spinal brace (orthosis)

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Proper care and cleaning of the spinal brace (orthosis) and your child’s skin are necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria and skin breakdown. Learn how to care for a spinal brace.

Needing a brace after scoliosis surgery

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Following scoliosis surgery, some teenagers may need to wear a brace. Learn about how the brace is made, and why and when it is used.

Milwaukee brace (cervical-thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis)

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Learn how to wear and take care of a Milwaukee brace (cervical-thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis [CTLSO]).

Spinal brace (orthosis): Daily wear schedule

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Your child needs to follow a three-week schedule to get used to full-time wear of their spinal brace. Read the day-by-day instructions on when your child should wear their brace and how to care for their skin.

Undershirts for a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

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A spinal brace is worn over a cotton undershirt. Learn about making stockinette undershirts.

Thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO)

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Learn how to wear and take care of a thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO).

Scoliosis

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Scoliosis is a sideways curvature in the spine. This curve can lead to changes in your child's shoulders, ribcage, pelvis, waist and the overall shape of their back. Find information about the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis.

About scoliosis

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Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.

Scoliosis: Treatment with a body cast

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A body cast is a special type of cast that helps treat your child’s spinal curvature or protect spinal instrumentation after surgery. Learn how to take care of your child while they wear the cast and after it is removed.

Leaving the hospital after scoliosis surgery

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Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.

Teen having height measured in a doctor's office

The future of scoliosis

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Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.

Foot and ankle: Clubfoot - Treatment with a boots and bar orthosis

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Clubfoot is when the foot is turned in at an angle because of problems in the bones and muscles of the feet and ankles. Learn about how it is treated with the boots and bar orthosis, and how to take care of your child.

Monitoring after scoliosis surgery

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After a scoliosis operation, doctors and nurses will monitor your pain and recovery using a variety of different techniques. Read about the tests they use.

The scoliosis health-care team

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Learn about all the health-care professionals involved in taking care of a patient with scoliosis, including doctors, nurses and other health-care workers.

Scoliosis: The physical exam

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When assessing a child's scoliosis, several measurements may be taken. Learn about how Adam's test, balance, leg length and height are used in assessment.

Complications to watch for after scoliosis surgery

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Complications following scoliosis surgery can occur. Learn about the side effects of surgery, and what to look for in your recovering teen.

Fixed abduction brace

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Learn about why your child might need a fixed abduction brace to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip, risks of the treatment, and how to care for your child in a fixed abduction brace.

During scoliosis surgery

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Find out what happens when your child enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what your child can expect during scoliosis surgery.

Spinal surgery: Caring for yourself at home

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Use the information provided in this brochure to properly care for yourself at home after spinal surgery.

X-rays for scoliosis

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X-ray images are the most common tool used to assess scoliosis. Find out how X-rays provide images for tracking the growth and development of scoliosis.

Treatment for scoliosis

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Find out what type of scoliosis treatment might be needed for particular types of curves with the resource centre created by the Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

Who else needs to know?

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There are certain people who need to know about your scoliosis surgery. Read about why you should inform your dentist and airport security.

Scoliosis: Cons of having or not having surgery

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Read about some of the disadvantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the disadvantages of not having surgery.