Longer Brace Duration Is Associated with Lower Stress Levels and Better Quality of Life in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Physical and psychological health concerns have been raised due to either spine deformity or orthotic treatment in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. To determine whether orthotic bracing duration affects psychological stress and health-related quality of life, a sample of 46 patients (8M, 38F,...

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Main Authors: Fabrizio Di Maria, Gianluca Testa, Michela Carnazza, Martina Testaì, Vito Pavone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/7/1120