Havey Robert M, Gavin Thomas M, Patwardhan Avinash G
*Edward Hines, Jr., Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL †Clinical Services BioConcepts, Inc., Burr Ridge, IL ‡Loyola University, Chicago, IL.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Apr;41 Suppl 7:S18-9. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001428.
Orthotic treatment (braces) for scoliosis is best understood in light of the natural history of idiopathic scoliosis and the mechanics of spine stability. Idiopathic scoliosis is a spinal deformity confronted often by spine surgeons. With prompt recognition, treatment can be effective.