The influence of elastic orthotic belt on sagittal profile in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis: a comparative radiographic study with Milwaukee brace

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The effectiveness of bracing on preventing curve progression in coronal plane for mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients has been confirmed by previous radiographic researches. However, a hypokyphotic effect...

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Main Authors: Qian Bangping, Zhao Qinghua, Mao Saihu, Qiu Yong, Jiang Jun, Zhu Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/219