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The secret of the Whisper brace, continuous corrective pressure - Jamie Haggard on BoneChat #37

4 Aug 2024 · 1 min

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In this BoneChat segment, Jamie Haggard explains the design philosophy behind the Whisperer spinal brace. The aim was to replace restrictive Boston clamshell braces with a dynamic system that offers continuous corrective pressure through a spring‑string mechanism while granting patients greater freedom of movement, unrestricted eating and breathing, and cooler comfort in warm weather. By providing constant, gentle corrective forces, the Whisperer improves patient compliance and leads to better treatment outcomes.

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So we wanted to apply continuous pressure in a dynamic brace. This young lady had been wearing Boston braces for 3 years before she started with her Whisperer, and this was her first experience. So with the Whisperer, we wanted to be able to provide them freedom and mobility, mobility and motion. We wanted unrestricted eating and breathing. The other thing they complained about in the summer with these clamshell braces was it was way too hot. And then we wanted to apply continuous corrective pressure with our string— our spring system on their spines. It's leading to improved compliance, better outcomes.