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 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.
Weisz
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Headington, Oxford, England.
Jefferson
R J
RJ
Carr
A J
AJ
Turner-Smith
A R
AR
McInerney
A
A
Houghton
G R
GR
D000293:Adolescent; D001915:Braces; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010780:Photogrammetry / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology