Bracemaker The Basics of Scoliosis: Kalibus

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Kalibus

Pictured here is the Kalibus Infantile Scoliosis brace. It is designed for infants as young as 8months old.

I have used this brace on several infants with good success. They usually progress to a standard custom Scoli brace as soon as they are physically large enough.

2 comments:

Jessica said...: Hello

I really enjoyed reading your Blog. Recently I have been diagnosed with scoliosis, so I spend most of my free time researching and trying to find information on the internet. In my search I found http://www.scoliosisspecialists.com and they have introduced me to the world of SpineCor.. a flexible soft scoliosis brace.. I was so relief that I did not have to wear the hard rigid braces and I wear SpineCor under my clothes and no one even knows I have it on.. anyways, I look forward to all the updates. Thanks again,

Jessica; December 12, 2008 11:37 PM
Dr Stitzel said...: Hello, I would be very interested in hearing your take on the rat tail in simulated brace conditions research Dr. Ian Stokes is currently conducting.

Here is a link to an article discussing it.

http://www.treatingscoliosis.com/advanced-scoliosis-articles/item/94-scoliosis-brace-treatment-may-be-making-patients-worse.html; March 16, 2011 1:31 PM

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. If your child has scoliosis, the view from behind may reveal one or more abnormal curves.

Scoliosis runs in families, but doctors often don't know the cause. More girls than boys have severe scoliosis. Adult scoliosis may be a worsening of a condition that began in childhood, but wasn't diagnosed or treated. In other cases, scoliosis may result from a degenerative joint condition in the spine.

Fortunately, most cases of scoliosis don't get worse, and periodic checkups may be all your child needs. Children with a more severe curve that continues to increase may require a brace, surgery or both.

Kyphosis

Kyphosis is a forward rounding of your upper back. Some rounding is normal, but the term "kyphosis" usually refers to an exaggerated rounding, more than 40 to 45 degrees. This deformity is also called round back or hunchback.

With kyphosis, your spine may look normal or you may develop a hump. Kyphosis can occur as a result of developmental problems; degenerative diseases, such as arthritis of the spine; osteoporosis with compression fractures of the vertebrae; or trauma to the spine. It can affect children, adolescents and adults.

Mild cases of kyphosis may cause few problems. But severe cases can affect your lungs, nerves and other tissues and organs, causing pain and other problems. Treatment for kyphosis depends on the cause of the curvature and its effects.

Bracemaker The Basics of Scoliosis

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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