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ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2024

A pilot study on the "ScoliBrace" in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Kevin Boon Leong Lim, Heidi Ka Wing Mak, Siti Hauzah Abdul Rahaman, Ling Ling Ong, Shi Yang Jess Ooi, Nicole Kim Luan Lee

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Kevin Boon Leong LimDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1854-209X
Heidi Ka Wing MakOrthopaedia Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2121-039X
Siti Hauzah Abdul RahamanSpeciality & Ambulatory Services Division, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5645-601X
Ling Ling OngSpeciality & Ambulatory Services Division, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6260-5115
Shi Yang Jess OoiSpeciality & Ambulatory Services Division, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1413-2302
Nicole Kim Luan LeeDivision of Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. nicole.kl.lee@kkh.com.sg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2097-4016

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Abstract

purposeBracing for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a treatment option to prevent curve progression to surgical level. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 3D fully customized over corrective brace, "ScoliBrace," an orthosis treatment for AIS.

methodsThis was a prospective pilot study of AIS female patients with inclusion criteria followed recommended Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Guidelines. Cobb angles measured at: baseline (T0), 21 months (T5-2), skeletal maturity (T6), 6 months post-brace (T7), along with hours of brace wear using a thermal sensor and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the SRS-22r questionnaire.

resultsA total of 30 female AIS patients with mean age 11.85 ± 0.68 years, predominantly Risser 0 (70%), and median Cobb angle 29° were recruited; 21 patients were included for the final analysis. Results showed significant difference in Cobb angle between T0 and T5-2 (median = 22.5° vs. 28.5°, p = 0.0082). 57.14% had reduction in Cobb angle by ≥ 5° at skeletal maturity. Cobb angle reduced 0.794° for each additional hour of dosage (p = 0.036, 95% CI =  - 1.532°, - 0.056°). Although pain level was increased at T6 (4.37 ± 0.51vs.4.70 ± 0.41, p = 0.014), patients reported significantly greater satisfaction with management of their condition (3.90 ± 0.90vs.3.29 ± 0.88, p = 0.020).

conclusionResults show similar findings to the BRAIST study, whereby curves remained under surgical threshold and showed improvement. More than half had curve reduction of ≥ 5° at skeletal maturity. Increased dose was also associated with improved outcomes. Using "ScoliBrace" as a non-surgical treatment, maintained curves below surgical threshold and showed curve reduction, improving patient satisfaction with management.

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BracesQuality of LifeScoliosisAdolescentChildFemaleHumansPatient SatisfactionPilot ProjectsProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAdolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisBracePilot studyScoliBrace

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