Your doctor may recommend a back brace for children if the spinal curve is more than around 20 degrees. You should discuss this treatment option thoroughly with your doctor. A brace only works for children who have not finished growing. It will not correct scoliosis, but can help to stop the curvature getting worse. Different types of brace are available, usually made out of a rigid plastic or fibreglass. The most common type covers roughly the same area as a waistcoat. For more marked curvature, a brace that extends higher up the body and under the chin may be required. To be effective, a brace needs to be worn for up to 23 hours per day.
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