3D-printed brace in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a study protocol of a prospective randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine. Brace treatment is effective for eligible patients with AIS and the effectiveness is significantly correlated with the average brace-wear time per day. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is a recent advancement that offers unique opportunities for biomedical applications, and customisation of scoliosis braces might lead to greater patient satisfaction and improved compliance. We present here the design of a randomised controlled trial on the clinical effectiveness of 3D-printed braces versus thoracolumbosacral orthoses (TLSO) for patients with AIS.

Methods and analysis

Patients with AIS (age 10-16 years) with Risser sign 0-II, Cobb angle of main curve of 20°-40°, premena

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7703428 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature