title: [A device for the spinal column treatment].
abstract: An original device for spinal column compression in recumbent patient simulating the load exerted by the body weight in the standing position is described. The device can be used in pediatric orthopedics to simulate the standing position in patients undergoing the procedure for diagnosis of scoliosis with a bone densitometer.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Sherepo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*