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Comparing different braces for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
February 2017
Comparing different braces for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effectiveness of braces designed using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and finite element simulation compared to CAD/CAM only for the conservative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Eur Spine J. 2016 Oct;25(10):3056-3064Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were randomized to have a computer-aided design and manufactured thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis with or without the addition of finite element simulation during the design process. Patients underwent radiographic evaluation during brace wearing to assess correction in thoracic and lumbar Cobb angle, as well as thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis an...
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