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The objective of this study is to develop a low-cost open-system prototype capable of providing future researchers with objective information regarding brace adherence and adjustment. For adherence evaluation, a market study was conducted to identify temperature-measuring devices and a custom system was developed to measure adjustment. Cor-Esc-25 was developed to monitor brace adherence using a non-invasive temperature sensor which connects via Bluetooth to the parents\u2019 smartphone, which runs an app that uploads the data to an online platform accessible to clinicians. In addition, a custom-designed pressure sensing device was created. This system uses three patches connected to an acquisition board and are installed on the brace each time the patient visits the clinic. It connects to a customized application where clinicians can view all the information. 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