Much better now: Fortunately the milwaukee brace has been replaced by boston brace the milwaukee is metal and goes to the chin the one you have seen in movies now it is all plastic form fitted and stops under arms can be concealed under a sweater it's hot and constricting but much easier to wear than the old style ask about night bracing.
Answered 7/18/2012
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Several options: When a brace is indicated there are several ones available based on the type of scoliosis. There is a type called the charleston bending brace that is worn only at night. There is a boston overlap brace that is form fitted as well that is worn except for certain times like the beach or pool, gym and athletics that tends to be well tolerated. If it is hot out these tend to be bothersome.
Answered 8/21/2012
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