Difference between spinecor brace and rigid brace in deformity correction and quality of life in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract

Although there are several conservative treatment options only bracing found effective in preventing curve progression and subsequent need for surgery. The objective of this study is to compare the results of SpineCor brace and rigid brace in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis radiologically and clinically.Sixty-four adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients treated with brace included in this study. Height, T1-Coccygx distance, gibbosity was measured. Rib hump deformity was evaluated with scoliometer. SRS-22 questionnaire used to determine the quality of life of patients after the first year of brace treatment.Differences in Cobb angles and gibbosity were insignificant in both groups. SRS-22 questionnairre results showed significant difference in pain, self image and function/activity subgroups. Mental health and satisfaction scores of patients were insignificant.These braces has similar effect on deformity correction. Surgery rates and success rates braces are approximately equal. Major difference between SpineCor and rigid brace is health related quality of life