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Case reports

CASE-REPORT 2

All presented case-reports demonstrate satisfactory cosmetic results that can be obtained through brace treatment

 

Radiography at the end of treatment	The photo of the back highlights the satisfying cosmetic result, in relation to the curve degree.

Beginning of treatment
Age	12 years and 8 months
Scoliosis (curve degrees)	right 50°
	left 47°
Bearing	pronounced deformity
Type of treatment
Removable axillary brace	23 hours out of 24 during the first period, progressively reducing to night-wear only during the last year
Bi-weekly kinesitherapy and sports at pleasure
End of treatment
Age	18 years
Scoliosis (curve degrees)	right 50°
	left 37°
Bearing	satisfactory cosmetic aspect

 

All those who read these case-reports should remember that results obtained from scoliosis treatment are peculiar for each single patient. Information available on these pages does not replace a professional medical advice.

 

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