title: Stability of the Scoliotic Spine: Effect of Scoliosis Braces.
abstract: Orthotic treatment (braces) for scoliosis is best understood in light of the natural history of idiopathic scoliosis and the mechanics of spine stability. Idiopathic scoliosis is a spinal deformity confronted often by spine surgeons. With prompt recognition, treatment can be effective.
authors.affiliation: *Edward Hines, Jr., Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL †Clinical Services BioConcepts, Inc., Burr Ridge, IL ‡Loyola University, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: Robert M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Havey
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Gavin
authors.forename: Avinash G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Patwardhan
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery