Scoliosis management and bracing

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