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Abstract Introduction Soft/dynamic braces today are used all over the world under the name of SpineCor. The marketing concept is very effective in promoting the soft brace as the first and only ‘dynamic’ brace. A short review has been undertaken, investigating the history of dynamic braces and devices available today. Short communication The use of soft braces to treat scoliosis has been documented by Schanz as early as 1904. In his book, various soft and hard braces with soft addons are described as state of the art in the nineteenth century. Many of these soft braces were developed by Fischer. Today, shortcomings of the dynamic brace have been revealed in literature in comparison with hard braces; however, the concept of improving the quality of life while under brace treatment should be considered further. The purpose of this review is to highlight the history of soft braces and to present recent developments. Conclusion There is more than one soft brace used today and the history of soft bracing is long (over 120 years). Claims made by a company to distribute the first and only soft/dynamic brace may be misleading.

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  • Soft/dynamic braces today are used all over the world under the name of SpineCor

  • There is more than one soft brace used today and the history of soft bracing is long

  • When reviewing other bracing concepts, we find the precursor of the Milwaukee brace in the textbook by Schanz[1] (Figure 3)

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Introduction

Soft/dynamic braces today are used all over the world under the name of SpineCor. The marketing concept is very effective in promoting the soft brace as the first and only ‘dynamic’ brace. A short review has been undertaken, investigating the history of dynamic braces and devices available today. Various soft and hard braces with soft addons are described as state of the art in the nineteenth century. It can be fit to the patient in a short period of time, and the patient believes to have received a wonder—free mobility and comfort Later they may recognize problems when using the restroom. A short review has been undertaken, reviewing the history of dynamic braces and the devices available ­today

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