However, evidence confirming the assumption of beneficial, long lasting influence of scoliosis specific exercise on respiratory function is lacking. Purpose We aimed to analyze respiratory function in adults with history of participation in a scoliosis – specific exercise program, in comparison to ...
Background Studies on adults treated in adolescence surgically or with braces for idiopathic scoliosis, and on untreated subjects, indicate that both the condition and interventions can lead to psychological stress, poorer body image and self-esteem and can reduce quality of life [ 1 – 4 ]. Com...
Moderate- to high-grade spondylolisthesis is a difficult pathology to treat, with complications not infrequently associated with injury to the L5 root. Attention to detail with preoperative planning and surgical technique can minimize the risk of complication in these surgeries. We present here a rare...
Bracing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review of the literature of effective conservative treatment looking for end results 5 years after we... Purpose. The purpose of this study is to investigate long-term radiological and clinical outcomes of brace treatment, comparing to those of th...
She had contractures in both her ankles and knees and atrophy in thighs and calf muscles. She had multiple small café au lait spots (≤0.5 cm), pectus carinatum, and scoliosis. She used ankle and foot orthoses (AFOs) and was able to walk short distances with a walker. Genome ...
Life satisfaction was high even though health-related quality of life, assessed with the Short Form 36, was significantly lower than the Swedish norm.ConclusionImpairments and activity limitations involved pain, scoliosis, contractures as well as trouble with running, heavy lifting, heavy work and ...
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