First of all I must apologize for having limited general knowledge of Harry Potter - only that which I've gathered from the movies and the first three books.
If memory serves me right, Brackium Emendo is used only once by Gilderoy Lockhart. I am unsure if it is the spell itself or its improper use which caused the removal of bones from Harry's arms.
In any case it seems to me that this is a very potent spell in that it is effective immediately and has a 'lasting' effect.
Compared for instance to Expelliarmus, it can lead to the same effect + extended duration [and slow and painful recovery through Skele-Gro].
I think it's something that would befit those practicing dark arts, without being a curse.
Is it used just once? If so, is there any reason why it's not a more commonly occurring spell despite its possibly potent effects.
Answer
Lockhart is an idiot and messed up the spell. That doesn't mean that he did not use the correct spell, he just messed up.
Also, the books don't mention what spell he used, this is a movie addition
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