Long-term outcome after brace treatment of Scheuermann's kyphosis: an observational controlled cohort study
Angelo G. AULISA,
Martina MARSIOLO,
Valeria CALOGERO
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
In the literature, there are several papers on Scheuermann’s kyphosis. It is a structural deformity of the spine that is characterized by anterior wedging of 5° or more of 3 adjacent thoracic vertebral bodies with kyphosis measuring greater than 45° between T5 and T12. Bracing treatment is able to obtain, during skeletal growth, remodeling of the deformed vertebrae.
AIM
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of conservative treatment in Scheu… Show more
“…For these reasons, the contribution of Aulisa et al reporting the long-term follow-up after brace treatment for Scheuermann’s kyphosis becomes particularly valuable. 14 …”
“…For these reasons, the contribution of Aulisa et al reporting the long-term follow-up after brace treatment for Scheuermann’s kyphosis becomes particularly valuable. 14 …”
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