SpineGenie: A Smart, Soft, and Patient-Specific Brace for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral deformity of the vertebral spine that commonly affects young adults during periods of rapid growth. External braces are the current solution to realigning moderate spinal deformities as the adolescent continues to grow. Rigid braces effectively apply corrective forces for spine realignment, but lead to poor compliance due to discomfort and limited mobility. SpineGenie is a smart, soft, and patient-specific scoliosis brace designed to improve the bracing experience while maintaining effective curve correction. The system combines customizable soft materials, patient-specific fit, and integrated sensing technology to enhance comfort and monitor corrective treatment. This design aims to increase patient compliance and provide clinicians with more meaningful and quantifiable treatment data. This project focuses on developing a functional prototype that demonstrates how personalized, sensor-integrated bracing can offer a more adaptive and patient-centered approach to AIS management.