Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: We have been using Rigo-Chêneau type brace for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis since 2007 [1,2]. Curves other than the upper thoracic main curve were the sub-jects of the treatment. Most patients wore their brace as part-time, at home or at night. Purpose To evaluate early results of Rigo-Chêneau type brace treatment. Materials and methods A total of 54 patients, 49 females and 5 males, were included in the analysis. Average age at the beginning of the treatment was 12.5 years (10 to 15). Risser sign was 0
Source: Scoliosis
Authors: T Maruyama, Y Nakao, H Yamada
Institution: Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2002392727