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ArticleInternational orthopaedics2025

Casting for early onset scoliosis in resource limited setting.

Arjun Dhawale, Shubhanshu Bhaladhare, Akshay Gadia, Munjal Shah, Sarang Rokade, Deepika Pinto, Abhay Nene, Ashok Johari

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Arjun DhawaleDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India. arjundhawale@hotmail.com.
Shubhanshu BhaladhareDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India. shubhanshu.bhaladhare@gmail.com.
Akshay GadiaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India.
Munjal ShahDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India.
Sarang RokadeDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India.
Deepika PintoDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India.
Abhay NeneDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India.
Ashok JohariDepartment of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, India.

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Abstract

purposeEarly onset scoliosis (EOS) surgery with growth rods has complications. While casting is an alternative, special frames and training are often unavailable. Our study evaluates a simple, reproducible casting technique for EOS using universally available equipment without a special casting table.

methods27 children with EOS underwent serial casting with a simple technique using two standing stools, a Cervical Sayre traction kit, and a metal plate. Casts were changed every three to four months. Pre, post, and follow-up Cobb angles and complications were recorded. Patients were grouped into congenital (CS) and non-congenital (NCS) EOS and compared.

results27 children (mean age 4.15 years) with EOS underwent 116 casting procedures (mean 4.29 casts/patient). Significant curve correction (63.85° to 33.8°) was noted (p < 0.05). NCS had better correction than CS post-first cast (p < 0.05). Complications included three dermatitis and one mild respiratory distress.

conclusionThe technique yielded results similar to those of traditional casting tables/frames and is ideal for resource-limited settings.

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Casts, SurgicalScoliosisChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleTreatment OutcomeCasting in scoliosisCongenital scoliosisEarly onset scoliosisIdiopathic scoliosis

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PMID40116880

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