It is possible to maintain a high compliance even in the long term: results from the Thermobrace study
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Methods Population. Prospective cohort of 98 Adolescents with spinal deformities (19 males) that have been monitored with a heat sensor (Thermobrace) at least twice; 94.9% had AIS. The average monitoring period was: 591.33 +119.31 days. All patients were treated with brace according to the SpoRT concept, with a prescription from 8 to 23 hours per day; and SEAS exercises; team approach followed the SOSORT Bracing Management Guidelines.
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