Publications by authors named "Matthew A Potts"
S Afr J Physiother
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- High-quality evidence supports physiotherapy and braces for treating scoliosis and spinal deformities, but there’s little evidence for the effectiveness of surgery despite extensive research on it.
- A narrative review of relevant systematic studies found no prospective controlled or randomized controlled studies supporting surgical interventions for spinal deformities.
- The study emphasizes that surgical decisions should be personalized rather than based solely on the Cobb angle, highlighting the need for independent specialists to evaluate surgical recommendations due to potential industry biases.
