Spinal Technology
A Revolutionary Spinal Orthosis to Combat Scoliosis

The medical condition of scoliosis is a spinal disorder that presents as an abnormal curvature of the spine. In moderate scoliosis, braces are required to stop the spine from curving further to prevent health complications, or the need for corrective surgery. By far, the most common form of scoliosis is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), that primarily affects children between the ages of 11 to 13. To treat this chronic spinal disorder, patients are often required to wear full-time braces for 18 to 22 hours per day, presenting a major challenge and interruption in an adolescent’s daily life. Moreover, traditional full-time braces achieve only a 50 percent correction of the curves, and are required to be worn both at night and during the day.

As a leading fabricator of Spinal Orthoses, Spinal Technology is addressing the challenges and delivering advancements in the non-operative treatment of AIS. A worldwide leader in the realm of scoliosis treatment, Spinal Technology is the exclusive manufacturer of the Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Orthosis. This unique night-time hypercorrective brace helps achieve significantly higher levels of correction in the brace at the most optimal times for bracing. The Providence brace achieves upwards of 110-115 percent in brace correction, and needs to be worn only at night, when it’s the most advantageous, as that is when the body grows the most. “With the Providence brace hyper correcting the curves at night without being too intrusive, patients can live a normal life during the day,” says Jonathan Taylor, Director of R&D – Clinical Education, at Spinal Technology. By addressing this challenge with the Providence brace at night, Spinal Technology is able to achieve much greater acceptance and compliance in bracing. Spinal Technology utilizes the most advanced monitor to measure and track compliance, the stTracker that records when the brace is being worn, and generates reports on patient compliance.

While undeniably experts in the field of scoliosis bracing, the company also fabricates braces for other spinal disorders, undertaking a large majority of the trauma bracing and postoperative type braces on a daily basis.

With the Providence brace hyper correcting the curves at night, without being too intrusive, patients are able to live a normal life during the day

The company utilizes CAD technology in non-contact 3D scanning to enable clinicians and medical teams to scan and take accurate images of the patients. The Spinal Technology team then evaluates those scans in their CAD department to make adjustments and modifications to the brace design and fabricates the braces to get exacting fits for each patient. The company also provides valuable consulting services to help medical teams with decision-making and assessment of patient cases. “We consider ourselves part of the patient care team as well,” says Taylor. Spinal Technology follows up on the patient outcomes in the care continuum of a patient to evaluate those for any possible adjustments and helpful changes.

In a recent clinical study reported in the European Spine Journal, one hundred and twenty-four AIS patients with Cobb-angles greater than 20 degrees underwent treatment with the Providence Nocturnal Scoliosis® Orthosis and evaluated for outcomes, as compared to previous studies. The study resulted in extremely positive outcomes, reporting a success rate of 89 percent, proving the Providence night-time braces as an effective treatment for AIS patients, even in curves larger than 35 degrees.

Spinal Technology’s high level of technical and clinical knowledge in-house, and availability at any time for assistance and consultation, is what sets them apart and drives the best outcomes for patients. One of their biggest focuses for improving the standard of care, is in providing extensive education throughout the industry, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Always working on innovations and advancements in technologies, Spinal Technology is currently focused on improving compliance, patient outcomes, and effectiveness. The company utilizes the most advanced technology and applies lean manufacturing in their operations in the most efficient and effective manner for accuracy and productivity. Soon to enter their 30th year, Spinal Technology aims to expand further internationally and make themselves more available worldwide.