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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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I wore a brace for 2years when i was 12 to 14.
Working / Worked
she had her brace for 1 year and it stabilized her curve - didn't improve it but stayed at 43 degree's
Working / Worked
At time I had scoliosis, there was not many cases. I wore a brace for 2 years, but the curve was too severe I had to have surgery. Wearing a brace in 7th & 8th grade was not fun!
Working / Worked
I wore it for 23 hours a day in my teens.
Working / Worked
HURTS TO WEAR ANYMORE TO CURVEIE NOW LOL
Working / Worked
The surgery was very good and my recovery was somewhat long but i thank God everything went fine i had tha brace for 8 months
Working / Worked
I had used a brace when i was younger about 6 7 years old.I had my surgery when i was almost 10 in 1993.
Working / Worked
I have to wear them on both hands for six weeks and they then will set up my surgies.
Working / Worked
I got it after surgery and still have to wear it. I hate it.
Working / Worked
I started with a 37 lumbar and got it down to about 21, however that was 20 years ago. going for eval on mon
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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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