Nonoperative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) using braces.
Journal
Prosthetics and orthotics international
ISSN: 1746-1553
Titre abrégé: Prosthet Orthot Int
Pays: France
ID NLM: 7707720
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Aug 2022
01 Aug 2022
Historique:
received:
29
03
2021
accepted:
06
01
2022
pubmed:
24
3
2022
medline:
12
8
2022
entrez:
23
3
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
This review presents the state of the art according to the current evidence on nonoperative treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, focusing on bracing. The definition of braces for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and a short history are provided. The analysis includes biomechanics, types, existing classifications, indications for treatment, time of brace wear and weaning, adherence, three-dimensional modeling, use of ultrasound imaging for bracing, management of treatment, issue of immediate in-brace correction, and documentation of the outcomes usually assessed for brace treatment, including the quality-of-life issues. According to the current evidence, there are two randomized control trials in favor of bracing. There are insufficient data on the superiority of one brace over another, although it is possible to classify and grade braces for efficacy from nonrigid to rigid and very rigid. Nevertheless, there is consensus on patients' management on the need for teamwork focusing on adherence to treatment, acceptability, and family and patient involvement.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35320151
doi: 10.1097/PXR.0000000000000117
pii: 00006479-202208000-00013
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
383-391Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2022 International Society for Prosthetics Orthotics.
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