title: Back shape in brace treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Headington, Oxford, England.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Weisz
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Jefferson
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Carr
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Turner-Smith
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McInerney
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Houghton
mesh_terms: 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