Abstract
Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of nighttime bracing in AIS. Methods: Inclusion criteria were patients diagnosed with AIS and skeletal immature. With an apex of the primary curve from TH7 and below and with a Cobb angel between 2045 degrees. The patients were asked to wear the brace at least 7-8 hours pr. night. No other previous treatments were accepted and a follow up at least 6 months out of brace. The brace treatment was continued until two years post menarche or for male at the expected adult height. Cross-measured x-rays were used to compare the primary Cobb angel, the in-brace correction and the outcome Cobb angel. A decreased outcome Cobb angle as well as the overcorrection of the curve measured in brace was recorded as zero. The brace treatment was considered failed if progression > 5 degrees occurred and if surgery were performed.
Highlights
Six years ago the primary conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in the southern part of Denmark, went from full time bracing and hospitalization to nighttime bracing and an in- and outpatient treatment
Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of nighttime bracing in AIS
Inclusion criteria were patients diagnosed with AIS and skeletal immature
Summary
Six years ago the primary conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in the southern part of Denmark, went from full time bracing and hospitalization to nighttime bracing and an in- and outpatient treatment. Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of nighttime bracing in AIS
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