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A member asked:
Hi, i was wondering how severe does scoliosis have to be to get a brace. straining from not sitting against something hard happens frequently. thanks
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Varies: It depends on the purpose of the brace. The typical use for a brace in scoliosis is to control curve progression in a skeletally immature patient with a curve between 30 and 45 degrees. Most, although not all, 16 year old females are skeletally mature or nearly so. I would discuss the specifics of your case with a specialist.
Answered 9/26/2017
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