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Orthetik - Deformität der Wirbelsäule

Zusammenfassung: As a result of physical and psychological stress we often find very weak compliance for traditional Scoliosis-Full-Time-Bracing in comparison to Night-Time-Bracing. The investigation shows that Early Night-Time-Bracing (16-25° COBB) can effectively stop IAS progression and prevent Full-Time-Bracing.

Zusammenfassung: The systematic 3-dimensional mirroring of trunc asymmetery in conservative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) treatment with modern custom-made derotation braces (Cheneau-type) in the case of defined thoracic curvatures – A 24 month prospective study of surface optometry and radiological feature

Zusammenfassung: We investigate the effect of Osaka Medical College (OMC) brace on 95 patients with idiopathic scoliosis in Taiwan. After a year follow up, we found that initial diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis at younger age symbolizes poorer prognosis. In addition, more alternatives for scoliosis is recommended.

Zusammenfassung: Different bracing concepts are used today for the treatment of scoliosis. The use of the „Chêneau light“ brace and the Gensingen brace as described as the latest CAD CAM technology leads to correction effects above average when compared to the correction effects of other braces described earlier.

Zusammenfassung: The presentation gives an overview of characteristics and special features of new materials. Examples are shown, possible combinations between diagnosis and design are discussed and the when and where for appropriate use are presented. Individual specific handling techniques are not discussed.