Senior Orthotist Orthotic Consultants New York, New York, United States
A digitally designed, additive-manufactured, phenotype-driven custom orthosis for adult scoliosis improves postural balance, rotational control, and rib-pelvis offloading in frail, non-surgical patients with Iliocostal Impingement Syndrome. Practical design principles, curve phenotype considerations, and early pilot cohort outcomes are shared for clinical application.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to explain how curve phenotype and body habitus influence orthosis panel design and multi-planar correction strategies.
Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate how to integrate digital scanning and additive manufacturing into the bracing workflow for adult scoliosis.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify practical considerations for verifying fit, comfort, and usability of custom adult scoliosis orthoses in clinical practice.
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe how Iliocostal Impingement Syndrome affects postural balance and impacts brace design requirements for frail, non-surgical patients.
Upon completion, participants will be able to list key design lessons learned from early pilot outcomes to apply in their own orthotic practice.
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