Scoliosis is typically a side-to-side curve of the spine and is most often diagnosed after age 10 or in the early teen years. The spine can curve to either side and in different parts of the back.

If you suspect your child has scoliosis, discuss this with your primary care provider.  They will probably send you for x-rays and make a referral to the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons in London to evaluate.  If they are concerned about progression of the curve, they may send you to our office to discuss bracing options.  Depending on the age of the child, and the curve severity, there are two options for scoliosis treatment.  Your surgeon will make the decision as to which type of brace treatment would be best for you.

Full time bracing

This bracing option is ideally worn 18 hours a day.  It will come off for all physical activities like swimming, any sports or gym class.  This is a custom made device that will be followed in our office at minimum every three months to assess growth and curve progression. These braces are fabricated in our office.

Night Time (nocturnal) bracing

If you have a specific curve type, your Surgeon may choose a brace that is only worn at night.  This device will bend your spine in certain directions to over correct the curve while you sleep.  This is a custom made device that will be followed in our office at minimum every three months to assess growth and curve progression.

The two nocturnal orthoses that we use are:

  1.  Charleston Bending Brace: https://cbb.org/

  2. Providence Nocturnal Orthosis: https://spinaltech.com/scoliosis-braces/providence-nocturnal-scoliosis-orthosis