[The present survey of the views on electrostimulation in the treatment of idiopathic scolioses.].
Proceeding from the existing experience with longterm follow-up of large groups of patients it can be stated that surface electrostimulation of idiopathic scolioses is ineffective. Of some effectiveness is only the ESI method (i.e. an electrode implanted in the muscles). In this it should be mentioned that selected for this treatment were flexible curves with the curvature up to 20 degrees after Cobb at prepubertal age. More severe curves, upper thoracic curves and rigid curves are all contraindicated for the treatment by electrostimulation. The presented survey of the latest works points out also the advantage of early detection, longterm regular follow-up and suitable individualized method of treatment (either conservative or surgical) and of the after-treatment concentrated in the hands of one experienced specialist - an orthopaedic surgeon. Key words: idiopathic scoliosis, electrostimulation, individualization of the programme of treatment.
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Ortopedická klinika FNsP Brno-Bohunice.