How long the brace should be worn?

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   As it is seen in the graph, the treatment success is 41 percent when the brace worn <6 hours/day and the curve progression is similar to patients without braces. The treatment success is 90 percent in patients who wear the brace >13 hours/daily.

   Brace treatment is proven to be effective, although it is difficult to use. Therefore, it is important that the parents are supportive and the child is complying.

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