Dr. Pete Rose Spine Treatment & Brace
Spine Treatment The full story of spine deformity in SS unclear –Probably usually mild magnitude Most patients will require no treatment or bracing
Spine Bracing Goal is to halt progression of curve 30 O 4O4O
Custom TLSO
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
BRACE APPLICATON
BRACE APPLICATION
12/ / O 4O4O
Spine Braces Worn until skeletal maturity (adult height) is reached Goal is final curve of < 40 degrees –Always some spring back once out of the brace
Scoliosis Surgery
Spine Surgery Appears to be rarely necessary in Stickler syndrome for scoliosis We have no data for how well other spine surgeries perform in our patients