Mechanical Testing of a Novel Fastening Device to Improve Scoliosis Bracing Biomechanics for Treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Nighttime Bracing Versus Observation for Early Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

BACKGROUND Spinal bracing is widely utilized in patients with moderate severity adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with the goal of preventing curve progression and therefore preventing the need for surgical correction. Bracing is typically initiated in patients with a primary curve angle between 25 and 40 degrees, who are Risser sign 0 to 2 and <1-year postmenarchal. The purpose of this study is ...

Does bracing alter the natural history of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

Methods Medical records and x-rays were reviewed, and DNA was collected with a saliva sample in two cohorts of Caucasian female AIS patients. A risk of progression score was calculated using 53 genetic markers with utility for calculating the risk of AIS curve progression from < 25° to > 40° before skeletal maturity or > 50° at maturity (1-200). Group A (2442 females) had no brace treatment and...

The Biomechanics of Spinal Deformity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Spinal deformity biomechanics represent a complex topic, as many anatomic and physical variations exist that can affect the biomechanical behavior of the spinal column. Because the Homo sapiens species walks upright, the center of mass lies directly below the vertebral column, which stands in contrast to other vertebrate species [1,2]. In quadrupeds, the center of mass is typically anterior to ...

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine . While AIS can progress during growth and cause a surface deformity, it is usually not symptomatic. However, in adulthood, if the final spinal curvature surpasses a certain critical threshold, the risk of health problems and curve progression is increased. The use of scoliosis-specific exercises (SSE...