Scoliosis

Smith, Alan DeFOREST

doi:10.2106/00004623-195840030-00001

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“…No attempt at direct curve correction or derotation was made. These jackets were based on the principle that to straighten a curved rod, bending forces are more effective than traction, especially for smaller curves [59].…”

Section: Premodern Eramentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Early turnbuckle casts were cumbersome and quite heavy (the plaster required nearly 1 week to fully dry), making mobilization of the patient difficult. Additionally, because the turnbuckle cast relied solely on bending forces to straighten the primary curve, it was possible to inadvertently increase the secondary curves and throw the trunk out of alignment [59]. Consequently, in the early 1950's Risser modified the concept of the turnbuckle cast, opting for a more contoured, lighter cast in which the patient would be able to walk [50].…”

Section: Premodern Eramentioning

confidence: 99%

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A History of Bracing for Idiopathic Scoliosis in North America

Fayssoux

Cho

Herman

2010

Clinical Orthopaedics &Amp; Related Research

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The care of the patient with scoliosis has a history extending back over two millennia with cast and brace treatment being a relatively recent endeavor, the modern era comprising just over half a century. Much of the previous literature provides a modest overview with emphasis on the history of the operative management. To better understand the current concepts of brace treatment of scoliosis, an appreciation of the history of bracing would be helpful. As such, we review the history of the treatment of scoliosis with an emphasis on modern brace treatment, primarily from a North American perspective. Our review utilizes consideration of historical texts as well as current treatises on the history of scoliosis and includes discussion of brace development with their proponents' rationale for why they work along with an appraisal of their clinical outcomes. We provide an overview of the current standards of care and the braces typically employed toward that standard including: the Milwaukee brace, the Wilmington brace, the Boston brace, the Charleston brace, the Providence brace and the SpineCor brace. Finally, we discuss future trends including improvements in methods of determining the critical period of peak growth velocity in children with scoliosis, the exciting promise of gene markers for progressive scoliosis and ''internal bracing'' options.

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Section: Premodern Eramentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Premodern Eramentioning

confidence: 99%

A History of Bracing for Idiopathic Scoliosis in North America

Fayssoux

Cho

Herman

2010

Clinical Orthopaedics &Amp; Related Research

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“…16 The basic principle of this method applied the idea that bending forces are required in conjunction with traction to straighten any curve. 17 The turnbuckle cast was successful in applying lateral forces to correct spine curvatures; however, it did not correct any rotations present in the spine. Furthermore, because each turnbuckle cast was custom-made, the drying process associated with the plaster made it difficult for patients to ambulate.…”

Section: Premodern Eramentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In addition, because the turnbuckle cast only applied force in one direction, it was possible to overcorrect the spinal deformity and create a secondary curve in the spine. 17…”

Section: Premodern Eramentioning

confidence: 99%