What to Expect on Your Brace Fitting Day

Wearing your spine brace is an important step in treating scoliosis, and we take great care in designing and making it for you. Once your spine brace is made, you will return to Gillette’s Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Seating (OPS) department to have it fit.

Below are frequently asked questions to help you feel prepared for the day.

• Wear loose clothes that are easy to take off. Pants or shorts with an elastic waistband work best.
• Wear underclothes you feel comfortable in.

We’ll give you a shirt to wear under your brace during the fitting.

• The brace should feel snug but not painful.
• We’ll check to make sure the brace gives the right support your doctor prescribed.
• Tell us how the brace feels—we can make changes.
• You’ll try the brace on several times. We may make adjustments, such as trimming the plastic or adding padding, to improve its fit.

• The fitting can take up to 6 hours and may go through lunch.
• Bring snacks or lunch, or visit Hope Café near the Gillette Skyway or the Regions Hospital cafeteria on the 2nd floor.
• Bring something to do while waiting between adjustments (homework, books, games, etc.).
• You may need an X-ray in your brace to make sure it works as intended.

Your fitting appointment is scheduled on: __________________________

Call OPS at 651-229-3800 with any questions.