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Efficacy of a new computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture orthosis in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
J Pediatr Orthop B
July 2008
Kaiser Sunset Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California 90027, USA.
Article Synopsis
- A study assessed the effectiveness of the new Los Angeles brace for treating idiopathic scoliosis in 40 patients.
- On average, the brace achieved a 51% correction of the main spinal curves, with girls showing better results (53%) than boys (22%).
- The findings indicate that the Los Angeles brace is a promising alternative to traditional braces, with only 15% of patients experiencing curve progression after treatment.