What is a Providence® Brace?
The Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Orthosis is an effective nighttime brace for treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). The Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® System has been successful in treating all curve types: lumbar, thoracic, double major, and thoracolumbar. The Providence® brace is designed to be worn at nighttime with the patient supine.
The Providence® brace has demonstrated greater compliance rates in scoliosis bracing.
Spinal Technology is the exclusive manufacturer of the Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Orthosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis System is specifically designed as a sleep-only orthosis, enabling patients to achieve effective outcomes with significantly shorter daily wear time (typically 8–10 hours) than with traditional full-time braces. Research and clinical data indicate that this nocturnal protocol is effective in treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), particularly for patients who may struggle with the social or physical challenges of wearing a brace for 20+ hours a day.
Current best practices for nocturnal bracing center on maximizing corrective forces while the patient is supine (lying down). Because gravity is eliminated in this position, the Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis System can apply aggressive, hyper-corrective forces that would be difficult to tolerate while standing. Best practices include:
- Nighttime-Only Wear: The brace is worn only while sleeping, usually for 8 to 10 hours.
- Precise Fitting: Utilizing CAD/CAM technology to ensure the hyper-corrective pads are perfectly aligned with the patient's specific curve.
- Compliance Monitoring: Using systems like stWear to ensure the patient is meeting the prescribed nocturnal wear time to achieve the best possible results.
