Does Risser Casting for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Still Have a Role in the Treatment of Curves Larger Than 40°? A Case Control Study with Bracing

Does Risser Casting for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Still Have a Role in the Treatment of Curves Larger Than 40°? A Case Control Study with Bracing

<b>Background</b>: The most common conservative treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is bracing. However, several papers questioned the effectiveness of bracing for curves between 40° and 50° Cobb: the effectiveness in preventing curve progression could be as low as 35%. S...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Andrea La Maida, Enrico Gallazzi, Donata Rita Peroni, Alfonso Liccardi, Andrea Della Valle, Marcello Ferraro, Davide Cecconi, Bernardo Misaggi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
casting
bracing
conservative treatment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/5/760

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