SOFT BOSTON ORTHOSIS IN MANAGEMENT OF NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS - A PRELIMINARY-REPORT

被引:30
作者
LETTS, M
RATHBONE, D
YAMASHITA, T
NICHOL, B
KEELER, A
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关键词
CEREBRAL PALSY; NEUROMUSCULAR SCOLIOSIS; SEATING; SPINAL ORTHOSES;
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10.1097/01241398-199207000-00010
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R826.8 [整形外科学]; R782.2 [口腔颌面部整形外科学]; R726.2 [小儿整形外科学]; R62 [整形外科学(修复外科学)];
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摘要
Collapsing neuromuscular spinal curvature is extremely difficult to manage with standard rigid orthoses owing to skin breakdown and patient intolerance. Experience with a new, more malleable type of spinal brace (the "soft Boston orthosis") has been very rewarding in 55 children with neuromuscular scoliosis with an average curvature of 42-degrees. Patient tolerance was improved in 38%, patient handling was facilitated in 68%, and postural positioning was enhanced in 79%. Although improvement in the scoliosis averaged only 15-degrees, the major advantage of this orthosis was a marked improvement in sitting stability in 80% of patients.
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页码:470 / 474
页数:5
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