A specific scoliosis classification correlating with brace treatment: description and reliability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal classification systems for scoliosis which were developed to correlate with surgical treatment historically have been used in brace treatment as well. Previously, there had not been a scoliosis classification system developed specifically to correlate with brace design and treatment. The purpose of this study is to show the intra- and inter- observer reliability of a new scoliosis classification system correlating with brace treatment.

Methods

An original classification system ("Rigo Classification") was developed in order to define specific principles of correction required for efficacious brace design and fabrication. The classification includes radiological as well as clinical criteria. The radiological criteria are utilized to differentiate five basic t

SUBMITTER: Rigo MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2825498 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature