Scoliosis is an abnormality of the spinal curvature that severely affects the musculoskeletal, respiratory and nervous systems, treated using spinal braces. The most essential part in the treatment process for the brace to be effective is that it must be worn as prescribed for both compliance and tightness otherwise the curve may get worse over time. In the current scenario, tightness is defined by the use of velcro straps. And there is not much proactive monitoring of compliance as well which is the ratio of measured brace wear time to prescribed brace wear time. One of the reasons for such discomfort is the heavy brace weight, thick padding and few cases even aesthetic appeal. Leading to breathing and mobility adjustment issues mostly observed in first-time bracing patients. To address this issue, a detailed study and analysis of Lenke classification, X-ray study of spinal curvature, study of principles behind existing products and user study had been done to propose a conceptual design of a customized brace for (AIS) Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis. The conceptual design is based on principles of 3-point spine pressure correction, spinal rotation correction and promotion of compliance. The product integrates dials for tightness adjustment, heat sensors for compliance monitoring and 3D spinal correction mechanisms utilizing compression and elastic straps. Additionally, an accompanying mobile application is also proposed to facilitate treatment management, offering features such as compliance tracking, exercise guidance, curvature measurement and progress reporting. This concept of brace and mobile application represents a significant advancement in scoliosis treatment, addressing key limitations of existing braces and offering a comprehensive solution for both patients and caregivers. These products aim to enhance the quality of life by reducing discomfort, improving treatment adherence and ideal scoliosis management. This paper illustrates the design and development process in detail.

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Conceptual Design of a Scoliosis Aiding Brace and a Monitoring Application

  • Pragati Murathia,
  • Supradip Das

摘要

Scoliosis is an abnormality of the spinal curvature that severely affects the musculoskeletal, respiratory and nervous systems, treated using spinal braces. The most essential part in the treatment process for the brace to be effective is that it must be worn as prescribed for both compliance and tightness otherwise the curve may get worse over time. In the current scenario, tightness is defined by the use of velcro straps. And there is not much proactive monitoring of compliance as well which is the ratio of measured brace wear time to prescribed brace wear time. One of the reasons for such discomfort is the heavy brace weight, thick padding and few cases even aesthetic appeal. Leading to breathing and mobility adjustment issues mostly observed in first-time bracing patients. To address this issue, a detailed study and analysis of Lenke classification, X-ray study of spinal curvature, study of principles behind existing products and user study had been done to propose a conceptual design of a customized brace for (AIS) Adolescent idiopathic Scoliosis. The conceptual design is based on principles of 3-point spine pressure correction, spinal rotation correction and promotion of compliance. The product integrates dials for tightness adjustment, heat sensors for compliance monitoring and 3D spinal correction mechanisms utilizing compression and elastic straps. Additionally, an accompanying mobile application is also proposed to facilitate treatment management, offering features such as compliance tracking, exercise guidance, curvature measurement and progress reporting. This concept of brace and mobile application represents a significant advancement in scoliosis treatment, addressing key limitations of existing braces and offering a comprehensive solution for both patients and caregivers. These products aim to enhance the quality of life by reducing discomfort, improving treatment adherence and ideal scoliosis management. This paper illustrates the design and development process in detail.