Outcome of Rigo-Chêneau type brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - using the Scoliosis Research Society brace studies inclusion criteria

Outcome of Rigo-Chêneau type brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis - using the Scoliosis Research Society brace studies inclusion criteria

Results A total of 32 patients, 27 females and 5 males, met the SRS inclusion criteria. Average age at the beginning of the treatment was 12.0 years (10 to 15). Risser sign was 0 in13, I in 7, and II in 12 patients. Curve pattern was thoracic (T) in 12, thoracolumbar or lumbar (TL) in 12 and double (D) in 8 patients. Average Cobb angle before treatment was 30.9°. Initial correction rate by the ...

Brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) presents as an abnormal curvature of spine with vertebral rotation. It may impact the patient for their entire life. Approximately 0.25% of adolescents will require treatment. Brace treatment is the most commonly used non-surgical treatment for AIS. Its goal is stop the progression and maintain the curve at an acceptable level through the high risk growth p...

Efficacy of the Osaka Medical College (OMC) brace in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis following Scoliosis Research Society brace studies criteria

BACKGROUND The efficacy of brace treatment for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains controversial. To make comparisons among studies more valid and reliable, the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) has standardized criteria for brace studies in patients with AIS. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Osaka Medical College (OMC) brace for AIS in accord...

Evaluation of Patient Outcome and Satisfaction after Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Scoliosis Research Society-30

Background:  Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) may lead to physical and mental problems. It also can adversely affect patient satisfaction and the quality of life. In this study, we assessed the outcomes and satisfaction rate after surgical treatment of AIS using scoliosis research society-30 questionnaire (SRS-30).   Methods:  We enrolled 135 patients with AIS undergoing corrective surgery...

Using of Chêneau brace for early onset scoliosis treatment