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Introduction: Nowadays the effectiveness of brac treatment is being questioned by the lack of compliance. Several studies showed that the in-brace correction of the thoracic and lumbar curve are not similar. Therefore we have developed the brace 2000 with a rigid lumbar module which gives extension of the lumbar spine and functions as the basis for the semi-flexible thoracic brace pad.
Material and Method: Pressure measurements were performed in 15 patients wearing the golden standard/Boston brace and in 10 patients wearing the brace2000 to understand the efficacy between the two braces. The quality of life was being measured by using the SRS 22 and Brace Questionnaire.
Results: In the Boston brace group the mean primary right thoracic curve was 35.8°; the mean secondary curve measured 24.1°. The mean corrective force over the lumbar brace pad in standing position was 394 N; over the thoracic brace pad it was 453 N. In the Brace 2000 group the mean primary right thoracic curve was 30.9°; the mean secondary curve measured 16.0°. The mean corrective force over the lumbar brace pad in standing position was 404 N; over the thoracic brace pad it was 567 N. The satisfaction was significant higher for the brace 2000 in comparing to the boston brace using the SRS 22 questionnaire and Greek brace questionnaire
Conclusion: There is a tendency that the Brace 2000 give the same or even a bit higher pressure but with a higher quality of life comparing to the classic Boston brace.
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