Compliance monitoring of brace treatment for patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

Study Design: Prospective, blinded study to evaluate compliance with treatment.

Objective: To evaluate objectively idiopathic scoliosis patients' compliance with Wilmington brace treatment.

Summary Of Background Data: Patients' compliance with brace treatment for idiopathic scoliosis traditionally has been determined from patient or parent interviews or both; however, the hours reported by patients are subjective and consequently are not accurate.