Treatment of the idiopathic scoliosis with brace and physiotherapy.
BACKGROUND
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformation of the spine with a lateral curvature or deviation greater than 10 degrees and associated with vertebral rotation. Many conservative treatments are available for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, but the evidence for their effectiveness is still questioned. The objective of this study was to define the effectiveness of braces and individual physiotherapy for the comprehensive treatment of idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents.


METHODS
A retrospective study of 57 children with idiopathic thoracic dextroscoliosis with the magnitude of the thoracic curve between 20 degrees-35 degrees, treated in Orthopedic and Physiatrist Clinic as well as National Ortho-prosthetic Center within University Clinical Center of Kosova in Prishtina, during the period of 2003-2006.


RESULTS
Inclusion of kinesitherapy in the comprehensive management of idiopathic scoliosis varied in the improvement of the muscle strength (satisfied and moderate) in almost 80% of the children while the correction of the curve was small in approximately 42.1% of cases.


CONCLUSIONS
For children with idiopathic scoliosis, who require braces, an exercise program helps chest mobility, muscle strength, proper breathing flexibility in the spine, correct posture and keeps muscles in tone so that the transition period after brace removal is easier.
Hundozi-Hysenaj
Hajrije
H
Department of Physical Therapy, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, rr. Spitalit pn. 10000 Prishtina, UNMIK/Kosovo.
Dallku
Iliriana Boshnjaku
IB
Murtezani
Ardiana
A
Rrecaj
Shkurte
S
D000293:Adolescent; D001915:Braces / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018953:Kinesiology, Applied / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome