SynthesisSpine deformity2022
Is nighttime bracing effective in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A meta-analysis and systematic review based on scoliosis research society guidelines.
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- Effectiveness of nighttime vs full-time bracing in the treatment of moderate-grade adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a secondary analysis of the CONTRAIS trial.Acta orthopaedica · 2025Trial
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- A scoping review of published reviews on the use of bracing in scoliosis.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Boys with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with nighttime bracing have similar outcomes to girls.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Comparison of Effectiveness Between Providence Nighttime Versus Full-Time Brace in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Narrative Review.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Brace Dose in Scoliosis: Measurement, Monitoring, and Clinical Decision-Making-A Narrative Review.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Review
- Night-Time Bracing Can Reduce Pain in Adults with Scoliosis: Six-Month Results of a Retrospective Controlled Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Primary Correction and Its Influencing Factors in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis After Treatment with the Charleston Bending Brace as the Sole Intervention.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Outcomes for nighttime bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on brace wear adherence.Spine deformity · 2024Article
- Automated design of nighttime braces for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with global shape optimization using a patient-specific finite element model.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Nighttime versus Fulltime Brace Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Which Brace to Choose? A Retrospective Study on 358 Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of orthotic treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a scoping review protocol of systematic reviews.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Impact of Brace-Related Stress on Brace Compliance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Single-Center Comparative Study Using Objective Compliance Measurement and Brace-Related Stress.Spine surgery and related research · 2023Article
- Providence nighttime brace is as effective as fulltime Boston brace for female patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A retrospective analysis of a randomized cohort.North American Spine Society journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeStandard treatment for skeletally immature adolescents with moderate Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a full-time spinal orthosis. However, adherence to full-time wear (≥ 18 h/day) is often challenging for these patients. Nighttime bracing is an alternative option that may improve patient adherence and/or satisfaction. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of nighttime bracing in patients with AIS.
methodsA systematic review of studies evaluating nighttime bracing was performed. PubMed, Medline, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane library databases were searched (01/1975-03/2020); two reviewers assessed eligibility. Eligible articles were peer reviewed, in English, and reported outcomes for patients who met Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) criteria. The primary outcome was curve progression ≥ 6°. Pooled progression rates were calculated from random effects meta-analyses with inverse-variance weights; 95% CIs were calculated.
resultsNine studies (n = 595) were included. The overall pooled progression rate to ≥ 6° was 40.7% (95% CI: 30.4-51.5%). The pooled progression rate to surgical magnitude was 24.8% (95% CI: 4.5-53.6%). The most successful outcomes were in subjects with thoracolumbar/lumbar curves and subjects who initiated bracing at Risser 1/2 (pooled progression rates were 27.8% (95% CI: 17.0-40.0%) and 16.5% (95% CI: 11.7-21.8%), respectively). Univariate sub-analyses were conducted due to sample sizes.
conclusionsProgression rates in patients with primary thoracolumbar/lumbar curves and in patients who initiated nighttime bracing at Risser 1/2 were comparable to published progression rates for full-time bracing, indicating that nighttime bracing may be equally effective for these patients. However, the strength of these conclusions is limited by the sample size and the overall quality of included studies.
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