ML Gauge – Midline Measurement Tool for Precision Rigid Brace Fabrication
The ML Gauge is a core measurement instrument for clinicians who fit and modify rigid scoliosis braces. Built for accuracy, repeatability, and clinical efficiency, this gauge provides a reliable method for capturing midline, lateral shift, and trunk alignment data essential for proper brace design and corrective force planning.
Key Features
Accurate Midline Reference
The ML Gauge establishes a clear, stable central reference point, ensuring that all subsequent measurements—pelvic alignment, rib prominence, thoracic shift—are aligned to true anatomical midline.
Essential for Rigid Brace Fabrication
Whether you are fitting TLSOs, Chêneau-style braces, or other custom-molded orthoses, the ML Gauge delivers the positional data orthotists require for precise trimline design and pad placement.
Durable Clinical Construction
Manufactured from high-strength, clinic-grade materials, the gauge maintains calibration and structural integrity even with daily use. Smooth surfaces allow for quick sanitization between patients.
Improved Assessment Efficiency
The tool simplifies patient setup by providing direct, easy-to-read measurements that reduce variability and shorten evaluation time—especially valuable when assessing complex curve patterns.
Supports Comprehensive Alignment Analysis
Use the ML Gauge to document:
• Lateral trunk shift
• Pelvic asymmetry
• Rib prominence alignment
• Midline deviation at multiple trunk levels
• Pre-bracing and post-adjustment comparisons
Enhanced Communication With Fabrication Labs
By capturing consistent, objective midline data, the ML Gauge helps orthotists and brace manufacturers translate clinical measurements into optimal brace geometry and corrective force application.
Why Your Clinic Needs It
Rigid bracing demands precision. The ML Gauge ensures every measurement is tied to a reliable midline reference, reducing errors, improving brace fit, and ultimately contributing to better patient outcomes.
