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Thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO)

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

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

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

Spinal brace (orthosis): Daily wear schedule

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.

Scoliosis: Treatment with a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

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.

What does scoliosis look like?

There are five different curve patterns in the spines of children with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.

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

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.

What does scoliosis look like?

There are five different curve patterns in the spines of teenagers with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.

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.

Undershirts for a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

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

Scoliosis: Caring for a spinal brace (orthosis)

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.

Pavlik harness

Learn how to care for your baby and use the Pavlik harness orthosis.

Potential complications of heart surgery

The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

About scoliosis

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: What to expect in adulthood

Learn what to expect regarding physical and social activities, body image, sexual activity and pregnancy when a teen with scoliosis reaches adulthood.

Fixed abduction brace

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.

Scoliosis: Cons of having or not having surgery

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

Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

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

Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

​Learn how hyperhidrosis is diagnosed and treated.

Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly): Treatment with a corrective helmet

Learn how a corrective helmet is worn and helps correct the shape of your child's skull over time.

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