The Effectiveness of Brace Strategy in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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For many years the connection between scoliosis and brace strategy has continued to be a focus of medical and scientific research. This essay will critique and synthesise information from academic sources to evaluate the effectiveness of brace strategy in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Scoliosis is diagnosed when the spin is displaced causing a sideward curve (Fagan, 2012). According to Pierce (2005), an estimate of 80% of scoliosis cases is unknown also known as idiopathic. During the pubertal growth spurt ages 10-14, is when AIS is detected (Escalada et al., 2009; Asher & Burton, 2006). The support and pressure points from the brace treatment prevent curve progress. This is where the curve doesn’t rise further 5 to 10 degree and also prevent surgery. (Fagan, 2012). The essay has been divided into three main section that will explore the link between scoliosis and the effectiveness of brace treatment. The three main themes in this essay will portray modification in brace strategy, impact of brace treatment on the wellbeing of adolescents and the effectiveness of brace treatment. There are scientific evidence that suggest bracing strategy is effective in the treatment of Idiopathic scoliosis in adolescence.
Modification in brace treatment has effectively degraded spinal curvature in skeletally immature patients. Increase spinal curvature in ALS can lead to reduce pulmonary function, decrease mobility and cause back pain (Sevastikoglou, Linderholm, & Lindgren, 1976). There has been numerous procedures followed such a as exercises, physiotherapy, massages and electrical stimulation, however bracing treatment is the only strategy that has been effective (Schiller, Thakur, & Eberson, 2010). A report inv...

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