Effects of Bracing in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Stuart L. Weinstein · University of Iowa

James G. Wright · Hospital for Sick Children

Matthew B. Dobbs · Shriners Hospitals for Children - St. Louis

Abstract

Bracing significantly decreased the progression of high-risk curves to the threshold for surgery in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The benefit increased with longer hours of brace wear. (Funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and others; BRAIST ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00448448.).

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Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Hip disorders and treatments

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 369, Issue 16, pp. 1512-1521

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1307337

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Effects of Bracing in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

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