I do what I want: are our patients adhering to bracing recommendations? Early results of a prospective cohort study

Brace adherence averages 3.6 h less than prescribed or 78.2% of the original prescribed time. Patients with larger curves were prescribed longer brace wear but did not have better adherence versus target. Thoracic curves had less adherence compared to T/L curves. The only modifiable independent risk factor we were able to determine for greater brace wear was prescribed hours. This information can be used to counsel patients during bracing treatment.