• Brace wear compliance is extremely important and can only be achieved by the patient him/herself

• Follow the instruction given by the specialist and orthotist about the number of hours of brace-wear.
  • 20 hours/day unless informed otherwise
  • Their advices in follow-up visits about brace wear are valuable. When the patient is almost mature, hours may be reduced depending on specialist’s advice based on individual’s condition and whether curve progresses or not.

• Positive thinking and understanding that the brace helps to control the curve size during growth

• Regular exercise during the brace period

• Communicate well with family, doctor and orthotist about your brace experience