Making a spinal brace for a scoliotic patient at the RNOH
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 2016
- This short film will take you through the process of making a spinal brace for a patient with scoliosis. With exclusive access to the on-site orthotics workshop at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, you can see the whole process - from when the patient is first cast, through the manufacture and shaping and on to the final fitting.
The Orthotics Department at RNOH is supported by a team of experienced orthotists and orthoses are manufactured on site in the centre's workshops. We specialise in assessing and managing complex problems and work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, especially orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapists.
Range of Services
Paediatric orthotics
Diabetic orthotics
Polio limb dysfunction
Scoliotic spine
Complex lower limb conditions or deformities
Rheumatoid arthritis
Neurological orthotics and spinal cord injury
Brachial Plexus Managemen
For more information, please go to: www.rnoh.nhs.uk/our-services/rehabilitation-and-therapy/orthotics
The RNOH is the largest specialist orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a recognised world leader in the field of orthopaedics and neuro-musculoskeletal medicine. It treats more than 120,000 patients a year for conditions ranging from acute spinal injuries to sarcoma. As well as being a leading centre for surgery and rehabilitation, RNOH also has an international reputation and track record for innovative translational research, working in close partnerships with University College London (UCL) and the Royal Free Hospital.
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This is a very interesting way to create a brace! But, in my case, the process was different.
The doctor first scanned my body with a device, which made a copy of my torso (probably by 3D printing) While scanning my body, I did self-correction I was taught from scoliosis physical therapy.
Then, the next time I came in, they heated up a large piece of plastic. They let me add colors when the plastic just came out of the oven by putting some ink on the brace! They then wrapped it around the copy of my self-corrected torso. I saw it dry, it was so cool!
After it was dried, they measured it and cut it about 6 times to make everything comfortable as possible for me. After they cut all the parts off, they let me drill the holes for the straps and let me attach the straps to the brace. After the final touches, my brace was done!!!!!!
This may be different for other hospitals that specialize in scoliosis.
(So sorry for bad grammar, I'm only an immature middle schooler lol)
This was for the daytime brace, which I had after the nighttime brace. A nighttime brace is a brace that you only wear for the nighttime. (10-12 hours a day) It's considered very lucky to get one since many get a daytime brace that needs to be worn at least 21 hours a day. I regret not taking responsibility for the chance. I've had the nighttime brace for about a year, but since my curve worsened about a whopping 10 degrees, I had to wear a daytime brace :( (I also gained 12 pounds in 6 months so that probably affected my back)
For the nighttime brace, I went to a different hospital that didn't directly specialize in scoliosis, just brace making for any part of the body. All they did was measure my body, and it was done in about three weeks.
I just got the daytime brace two days ago, this is my second day wearing it. It's way more comfortable than the nighttime brace because it doesn't push as hard!
I also still do scoliosis therapy for 30 minutes to make my back muscles stronger. What happens is, basically an instructor teaches me how to do exercises for my back to get stronger so I can maintain the corrected posture of my straight back.
Special thanks to my parents for paying all this money and working hard just to fix my back.
Also thanks to my doctors who are very supportive, kind, and caring!
In less than a year my back got worse by 15 degrees (double what it was) I get a brace I have to wear for 22 hours a day once it’s made
Yep! The method has been uodated to do this bc mine was like this too
Thanks for posting this. Sophie has had four brilliant braces made by the RNOH at Stanmore so its great to see how much care and attention goes into making them!
Sue Pearson could you let us know the average of the price please? I might go overseas to have it.
My brace wasnt made like this. Mine was made using lasers, they never even measured me
@@grajo9572 I suggest a rigo chineua brace, that may be incorrect spelling. They have them in Germany as well as Columbia/Morgan Stanley hospital in NYC. It's about $8,000-$12,000 but insurance usually covers it.
mark levy no money to buy it , I read it was about one thousand but 8 it’s impossible !!!!
I really want a brace that would look like this pattern. I am known for wearing cat ears in my school, and that brace would compliment my outfits.
just so yk having a brace isnt fun so if u just want one cause u want one don't I'm sore every morning I wake up
@@luciaspace Feel ya
I wore one in the early 70's .
In Singapore when o got my brace they did a 3D scan of my instead :)
What type of plastic?
I have one of those brace
Roblox GuRl how much please ? I need to know before visiting UK
@@grajo9572
I have a scoliosis of 20 and I am confused now 😕💔
I have one too
Abigail Loc where can you get one
Wait so say I got fitted for a brace on like April 7th what would be the normal amount of time I would have to wait to get the brace?
I got mine within 3 weeks. However, I was a more urgent case since my spine got really bad in a short time. So idk if I was lucky to have a spot so quickly or that it's the normal waiting time
@@Emma-yx8zf ohhh
The timescales vary from patient to patient depending on the reasons for referral to the department
Is thus service available in india
no
Is any maker available in india
Yes in chennai
@@bharathyukthish5593 address please
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God bless you
but mines different
Im getting one soon i think. I have a 6 degree. How old are you? Im 11 :)
I am getting one for a 45 degree curve but I don't know what it will look like
TsinFt10 if the person is still young and growing, a brace makes sense even for less severe scoliosis because it then wont get worse. If you just leave it, you will probably have a lot more issues when the person grows up.
Can this help me ? Im 18yo and my curve is 50 degree, please answer me,can it straighten my spine?
tasnim jlassi Yes it can if you wear it like you should but I didn’t so I had to get surgery