Abstract This paper discusses two conservative ways of treating evidence. (I) Closing inquiry involves discounting evidence bearing on one's belief unless it is particularly strong evidence; (II) biased assimilation dedicating more investigative resources to scrutinizing disconfirming (than confirming evidence), thereby increasing the chances finding reasons dismiss it. It natural worry that th...

Some scoliotic curves are developing into adulthood, mostly by lumbar discal decompensation and sometimes with evolving rotatory dislocation well described by Jean Dubousset. The Lyonaise conservative orthopaedic management is a protocol used for our patients for over 60 years. It consists of: 1° ) A lumbar plaster cast is taken, usually in standing position, over 3 weeks. This plaster cast is ...