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The Boston Brace 3D is part of the Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics standardized scoliosis program. The orthosis is custom-fabricated from scans, computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufactured (CAM) thoracolumbosacral orthosis used in the non-operative management of AIS. Aim: To evaluate the outcomes of a scoliosis program utilizing the Boston Brace 3D orthosis for patients with AIS, based on SRS and SOSORT criteria. Design: Retrospective study. Methods: An electronic medical records search was conducted to identify first-time brace wearers fitted between 1 January 2018, and 30 June 2019, at Boston Orthotics and Prosthetics Boston area clinics that met the SRS\/SOSORT research guidelines. The initial out-of-brace, in-brace, and last follow-up X-rays (taken at least 12 months after fitting) were compared. Results: 84% of patients presenting with a single curve and 69% of patients with a double curve saw their curves improve (reduced 6\u00b0 or more) or remain unchanged (\u00b15\u00b0). Thirty-one patients started with a single curve between 25\u00b0 and 30\u00b0, and thirty-two presented at 30\u00b0 or below. Fifty-nine patients started with a double curve between 25\u00b0 and 30\u00b0, and 59 patients presented at 30\u00b0 or below. In general, the patients who wore their brace for more hours per day saw improved results. Conclusion: The Boston Brace 3D program is effective in controlling (and in some cases improving) curve progression in the non-operative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 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