Electrical stimulation for scoliosis.
Scoliosis is detectable in 6 to 14 percent of school-age children. An estimated 0.1 percent of the curvatures are progressive and require treatment. The usual method of treatment consists of a restrictive brace worn most of the time. A successful and nonrestrictive technique utilizing electrical stimulation of the deep paraspinal muscles has been developed. Therapy involves night-time use of an implanted stimulator system. It places no restrictions on the child's activities, while producing results that are superior to bracing.
D000293:Adolescent; D001915:Braces; D002648:Child; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*