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(also known as Orthopedic Brace, Back Brace, Orthotic)
An orthopedic brace (also orthosis or orthotic) is a device used to immobilise a joint or body segment, restrict movement in a given direction, assist movement, reduce weight-bearing forces, or correct the shape of the body. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Scoliosis
232
68%
Cerebral Palsy
7
100%
Back Pain
3
100%
Chronic Pain
4
100%
Accidents
4
100%
Overall, 70% (269 Members) find Brace helpful
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Brace Reviews

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Just had to wear it for a few months following surgery. Had to start high school with it--very embarrassing.
Working / Worked
Brace was placed on me for 3 months until bone was healed.
Working / Worked
I wore a Milwakee Scoliosis brace from age 9 1/2 year- 16 1/2. Now it has raised it nasty little self at the age of 51.
Working / Worked
I wear one at times. Helpful
Working / Worked
wont wear
Working / Worked
kept the curve from getting worse
Working / Worked
annoying, but working :/
Working / Worked
I had to wear it after my surgery.
Working / Worked
My first bracing did not work in that my curved progressed twenty degrees. The second bracing, after my castings, held my back in place quite well and helped my pain.
Working / Worked
This was diagnosed when I began having disc problems, and after first herniated disc surgery, a posture brace was prescribed.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Back brace
    I have to agree with se. I have never used a brace, but I feel really old some days. My husband uses a back brace and he says it really helps him. Goo... [More]
  2. Discussion: Back brace
    I have to tell yall this funny lol. I broke my ribs nov of 06. I wore a rib belt to help support that area. Which of course is a living nightmare bec ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Back brace
    I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More]
  4. Discussion: Back brace
    I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More]
  5. Discussion: Back brace
    I'm getting fitted for a back brace next week. It has a hot/cold pack inside it so I am happy about that. Other than that it feels like I'm getting ol... [More]

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