| Literature DB >> 24432059 |
Dietrich Schlenzka1, Timo Yrjönen1.
Abstract
The article reviews the present knowledge about brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Indications, technique, problems, and results, are presented based on the literature. It is stressed by the authors that more scientific evidence is needed to reach a final conclusion whether brace treatment in AIS is effective or not.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Bracing; Compliance; Conservative management; Indications
Year: 2012 PMID: 24432059 PMCID: PMC3566257 DOI: 10.1007/s11832-012-0464-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Child Orthop ISSN: 1863-2521 Impact factor: 1.548