Abstract
Introduction: Scoliosis deformity is a complicated, three-dimensional structural deformity. Bracing treatment can achieves a good aesthetic body shaping. Recently, researchers developed a new concept of bracing, named Sforzesco, that they called Symmetric, Patient-oriented, Rigid, Three-Dimensional, active (Sport). Purpose: The current review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Sforzesco brace based on the Sport concept on improvement moderate adolescent scoliosis deformity. Methods and Materials: A literature search was conducted using the databases of PubMed, Google Scholar, ISI web of knowledge, Medline and Scopus as well as thorough reviewing the cited references from the appropriate articles. Results: Eleven articles were selected for the final evaluation. These articles were evaluated and compared to produce a summary in the following. Generally, the studies reported positive effects of bracing on moderate curve correction (Cobb angle between 25 and 55) in patients with adolescent scoliosis. Many studies described patients' positive opinion of Sforzesco brace aesthetic. Conclusion: Sforzesco brace can be effective in improvement of moderate scoliosis deformity in adolescent subjects. It makes aesthetic advantage versus current braces. Because this brace has recently been developed, further works with long-term follow up are needed. Key words: Brace, Sforzesco, Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity
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