Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.
This preliminary study has shown that bracing may improve the cosmetic appearance of a scoliotic back although the underlying curve remains unchanged. Thirty-two patients treated with the Boston brace for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were assessed both roentgenographically and by integrated shape...
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| author | Weisz, I Jefferson, R Carr, A Turner-Smith, A McInerney, A Houghton, G |
| author_facet | Weisz, I Jefferson, R Carr, A Turner-Smith, A McInerney, A Houghton, G |
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| description | This preliminary study has shown that bracing may improve the cosmetic appearance of a scoliotic back although the underlying curve remains unchanged. Thirty-two patients treated with the Boston brace for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were assessed both roentgenographically and by integrated shape imaging system scanning before and after treatment. The mean follow-up time was 16 months. Surface shape improved in 41% of the patients, whereas roentgenographic improvement occurred in only 9%. Roentgenographic measurements should, therefore, be considered in conjunction with corresponding surface shape measurements in the assessment of brace treatment of scoliosis. |
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| spelling | oxford-uuid:d7de1bef-1832-435e-96cd-2b1f8163466a2022-03-27T08:44:07ZBack shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.Journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_dcae04bcuuid:d7de1bef-1832-435e-96cd-2b1f8163466aEnglishSymplectic Elements at Oxford1989Weisz, IJefferson, RCarr, ATurner-Smith, AMcInerney, AHoughton, GThis preliminary study has shown that bracing may improve the cosmetic appearance of a scoliotic back although the underlying curve remains unchanged. Thirty-two patients treated with the Boston brace for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were assessed both roentgenographically and by integrated shape imaging system scanning before and after treatment. The mean follow-up time was 16 months. Surface shape improved in 41% of the patients, whereas roentgenographic improvement occurred in only 9%. Roentgenographic measurements should, therefore, be considered in conjunction with corresponding surface shape measurements in the assessment of brace treatment of scoliosis. |
| spellingShingle | Weisz, I Jefferson, R Carr, A Turner-Smith, A McInerney, A Houghton, G Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. |
| title | Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. |
| title_full | Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. |
| title_fullStr | Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. |
| title_short | Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. |
| title_sort | back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis |
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