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View our privacy policyEleven-year-old Benjamin was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and travelled to London to explore bracing options. His medical imaging reported a right-sided thoracic curve with a Cobb angle of 49 degrees.
On 5 September, Benjamin’s family contacted us after his diagnosis. The family wanted to understand whether custom bracing could be appropriate, and how this could work alongside his medical care at home.
Benjamin was initially seen remotely by video consultation with Anna Courtney, orthotist, so we could discuss his circumstances, what bracing involves and whether an in-person assessment would be worthwhile.
At Benjamin’s age and stage of growth, curves can sometimes change over time. His medical team had discussed the wider management pathway, and the family wanted support with the orthotic bracing part of care.
Benjamin’s family live in the Philippines. They wanted to minimise disruption to school and reduce the need for repeated long-distance travel.
The family arrived in the UK on 3 October for an in-person appointment at our Kingston clinic. During the assessment, we confirmed whether bracing was appropriate and planned a custom brace design based on Benjamin’s measurements and clinical needs.
Benjamin’s brace was produced and fitted during the visit, with follow-up reviews and adjustments over the days that followed.
While the family were in England, three scoliosis physiotherapy sessions based on Schroth principles were arranged with Scoliosis SOS, our physiotherapy partner. For many people, scoliosis-specific exercises and bracing are used together as part of a wider orthotic treatment plan.
Before the family returned home, an in-brace scan was arranged through an imaging provider. The scan showed an in-brace correction of around 80% for Benjamin at the time of imaging.
In-brace correction reflects the position achieved while wearing the brace. It does not, on its own, predict long-term outcomes, and results vary from person to person.
Across the visit, Benjamin was assessed and fitted on Monday, reviewed on Tuesday, had in-brace imaging on Wednesday and had final brace adjustments on Thursday. This schedule is available by prior arrangement for adolescents who are travelling to the UK and need bracing assessment and fitting within a short timeframe.
If your child has already been diagnosed with scoliosis by a medical professional and you’re exploring bracing, please contact us to arrange an appointment. If you do not yet have a diagnosis and you’re concerned about changes in posture or back shape, we recommend speaking with your GP or a specialist for assessment and imaging.
You can also find out more about our scoliosis bracing treatment and treatment for international patients.
A bespoke brace can help reduce the risk of progression during growth and support curve management as part of a wider care plan. Our brace works by gently guiding your spine into a more corrective in-brace position, with follow-up and adjustments to support fit and comfort.
“LOC has been fantastic, friendly, understanding. Anna did not pull any punches about the wearing regime and gave us all the information we needed. Polly was in her brace for less than two years. LOC has provided a really incredible service.”
Zoe, Polly’s mother – Scoliosis patient (adolescent)
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