A well-designed Chêneau style brace may have distinguishing characteristics which are important to consider when comparing scoliosis braces.
- Made of a lightweight, moldable polyethylene
- 3D correction effect for Schroth method compatibility
- Improved comfort helps with compliance
- Front closing straps for greater independence
- Asymmetric design with openings for expansion at spinal concavities
- May have an open hip and doesn’t crush the chest
- CAD/CAM design (no need for plaster casting)
- Technology used that allows for best correction effect and accuracy of fit
- Strives for overcorrection/curve reduction
- Works to improve rib and hip prominences
- Designed to improve posture for a more balanced appearance
- Made for mild, moderate AND severe curves
- Can be made as a full-time or night-time brace
- Consistently excellent in-brace corrections
- Very high effective rate
- For adults – postural support and pain relief
