When to Consider Spinecor
SpineCor® has been designed for the treatment of idiopathic Scoliosis only.
Its efficacy for treating neuromuscular, neurological or other types of scoliosis
is unknown and generally non-idiopathic scoliosis is contraindicated.
Indications:
- Idiopathic Scoliosis diagnosed and confirmed.
- Boy or Girl from 5 years of age +.
- Initial Cobb angle equal or above 15°, proven progression of more than 5° in last 6 months or strong family history.
- Initial Cobb angle equal or below 50°.
- Risser 0, 1, 2, 3 or pre-menarchial.
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- Curve Types: All classes including curves that are inverse to normal patterns (e.g. Left Thoracic, Right Lumbar)
- In some cases SpineCor has shown to be effective after
rigid braces,- only if the rigid brace has been worn for less than
6 months and the neuro-muscular system is not significantly affected.
Any patients treated outside the above indications must be considered experimental and informed consent obtained from patients. Out of indication treatments are the responsibility of the prescribing doctor; The SpineCorporation Limited cannot accept any responsibility for such treatments.
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