[Milwaukee brace in the treatment of idiopathic scolioses. Results and indications].

The author reports a ten-years experience of the Milwaukee brace in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. 168 patients were treated and the results are analysed according to age at onset of treatment, severity of the curves, type of scoliosis. It is concluded that this bracing is worthwile as well for young children as for teenagers, the goal of the treatment being to prevent physical and psychological distress in adult life.