In the inaugural episode of our quarterly podcast, O&P Clinical Care Insiders: Industry Partners Edition, host Seth O'Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), chats with Jonathan Taylor, director of clinical development and education at Spinal Technology. They explore the complexities of scoliosis bracing, comparing various brace types. Taylor emphasizes the lack of a single superior bracing method, noting the importance of clinical expertise and patient compliance. The conversation also touches on the impact of digital design and fabrication techniques in modern orthotic practices and the crucial role of industry partners in clinical decision-making. They conclude by highlighting the ongoing need for patient-centric care and the valuable resource role that companies like Spinal Technology can play for clinicians.

This episode is sponsored by Spinal Technology.

Show Notes

1:27 Spinal Technology depth of knowledge- Orthotic Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

2:40 Basics of Brace Design

5:10 Back to Basics- Variations of Brace Design

10:55- Good visual to explain the different approaches and different techniques 

Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Orthosis

3D Boston (Style) Scoliosis Brace

3D Chêneau (Style) Scoliosis Brace

Low Profile Milwaukee Brace

Not all Braces Are Created Equal

11:30 Nocturnal vs Full Time Bracing

Advantages of Nocturnal Bracing

Corrective Forces of Full-Time Bracing

Research in Nocturnal Bracing

2001 Nighttime Bracing Study with the Providence

Illustrations of the Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Orthosis

Illustrations of the Boston (Style) Full-Time Orthosis

12:30- Compliance

stWear Compliance Monitoring System

14:00 Parent Resources

16:56 Hyper correction Forces 

Growth Plates

20:23 What is Scoliosis

What are Scoliosis Braces

20:34 Pub Med Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

22:50 Practitioner Resources

23:12 CAD/CAM Digital Design

27:25 Case Study Scoliosis Specialists

Top 10 Reasons