Correction in Rotational Deformity with Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis in Idiopathic Scoliosis.
10.4184/jkss.2009.16.3.173
- Author:
Ki Chan AN
1
;
Kyu Min GONG
;
Hyeon Guk CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Idiopathic scoliosis;
TLSO brace;
Rotational deformity
- MeSH:
Braces;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Orthotic Devices;
Retrospective Studies;
Scoliosis
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2009;16(3):173-176
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study OBJECTIVES: This study examined the effect of a TLSO brace treatment for the correction of axial rotational deformities in idiopathic scoliosis. SUMMARY OF THE LITERATURE REVIEW: A TLSO brace treatment is effective in correcting 2-dimensional deformities of idiopathic scoliosis but is questionable in axial rotational deformities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty three cases treated by bracing in March, 1999~February, 2005 at our department were reviewed. The posteroanterior and lateral radiographs were checked in the standing position throughout the study. The change in axial rotational deformity were analyzed using Nash & Moe method and Perdriolle's method. RESULTS: The rotational deformity had improved in 2 curves, was aggravated in 8 curves, and showed no change in 43 curves with the TLSO brace. CONCLUSIONS: The TLSO brace treatment in axial rotational deformity of idiopathic scoliosis is not effective in correcting the rotational deformity but is effective in preventing the progress of a rotational deformity.
