Positioning of separated conjoined twins with scoliosis/lordosis.
Infantile scoliosis has a potential for progression. This paper discusses the use of a soft material to correct scoliosis in a medically stable, at-risk infant. It illustrates that early intervention is desirable in preventing the progression of the lateral curve of the trunk. It also illustrates that the three-point positioning principle can be effective with soft materials with an infant. Foam rubber blocks were used to apply pressure at three strategic points, the shoulder, the hip, and the convex curve on an infant's trunk. At the age of 7 months the infant was able to move herself into a normal position with good head and body alignment.
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Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.
D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008141:Lordosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011403:Pronation; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000601:surgery*