Scoliosis: Chêneau Corset





Additional Information:
Our brace catalog, an order form, and instructions for patient measurement are found in our download area.		 Product description
  • Polyethlene torso orthosis (4-6 mm thickness) anterior opening
  • 2 Velcro closures

Medical indication
  • Scoliosis (generally idiopathic scoliosis)

Mode of operation
  • The Chêneau corset design providesthree-dimensional scoliosis correction
     
  Objectives
  • Derotation (untwist the spine)
  • Straightening of the Spine
  • Restoration of Side Profile (sagittally)
  • Correction of Flat Back
  • Stop Scoliosis Progression
  • Preclusion of Surgery
  • Cosmetic Improvement
  Brace type selection
Based on
  • X-ray AP and/or sagittal
  • Digital Photographs of Patient
  • Measurement Chart
by our professional staff (in cooperation with Dr. Steffan MD, director of the Asklepios Katharina
Schroth Clinic in Bad Sobernheim, medical advisory board)		  
     
     
     
  Various corset types

Dealing specifically with the great diversity of scoliosis deformation patterns requires use of a variety of corset types.		  
     

4-Curve Treatment
     
3-Curve Treatment
     
Lumbar (short brace)
     
Thoracolumbar (short brace)
     
Night Treatment as per Dr. Steffan