Results of ultrasound-assisted brace casting for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Results of ultrasound-assisted brace casting for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract Background Four factors have been reported to affect brace treatment outcome: (1) growth or curve based risk, (2) the in-brace correction, (3) the brace wear quantity, and (4) the brace wear quality. The quality of brace design affects the in-brace correction and comfort which indirectly af...

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Main Authors: Edmond H. Lou, Doug L. Hill, Andreas Donauer, Melissa Tilburn, Douglas Hedden, Marc Moreau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2017-08-01
Series:Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders
Subjects:
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
3D ultrasound imaging
Brace treatment
Brace design
Optimum brace pressure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13013-017-0130-2

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