Spontaneous Rib Fracture during Boston Brace Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
10.4055/jkoa.2022.57.2.155
- Author:
Eugene J. PARK
1
;
Woo-Kie MIN
;
Seungho CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2022;57(2):155-159
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Brace treatment is a well-documented conservative treatment method for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. On the other hand, previous studies reported skin problems, decreased lung capacity, and chest wall deformity as complications. This paper reports a case of spontaneous rib fracture during brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a complication in a 14-year-old female who eventually underwent surgical correction.
