Evaluation of a Patient-Specific Finite-Element Model to Simulate Conservative Treatment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Study Design: Retrospective validation study.

Objectives: To propose a method to evaluate, from a clinical standpoint, the ability of a finite-element model (FEM) of the trunk to simulate orthotic correction of spinal deformity and to apply it to validate a previously described FEM.

Summary Of Background Data: Several FEMs of the scoliotic spine have been described in the literature.