Treatment stability of Milwaukee brace in idiopathic hyperkyphosis
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Comparing In-Brace Correction, Compliance and Quality of Life in Patients with Thoracic Hyperkyphosis Wearing Milwaukee and Lyon Braces
Background: A thoracic curve degree of greater than 45° leads to thoracic hyperkyphosis, and its common treatment method is orthotic treatment. The acceptance rate of spinal orthosis depends on in-brace correction, patient`s compliance and quality of life. Objective: In this study, we aimed to compare in-brace correction, compliance and quality of life in patients with thoracic hyperkyphosis ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Prosthetics & Orthotics International
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0309-3646
DOI: 10.1177/0309364613499063