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Boston Brace

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Boston Brace
A brace that is more commonly used than the Milwaukee brace for managing scoliosis
Pros More easily covered by clothing
Cons Not effective for high thoracic or cervical curvature


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When she was nine she started wearing a Boston Brace 23 hours a day to help support her back and ease the pain.
If feel I have to speak out for Ann-Marie who will never be able to speak for herself," Ann-Marie attended Cork University Hospital in March where doctors referred her to an orthopaedic clinic to have a Boston Brace fitted.
 
 
 
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