Friedman H G, Herbert M A, Bobechko W P
Am Fam Physician. 1982 Apr;25(4):155-60.
Scoliosis is detectable in 6 to 14 percent of school-age children. An estimated 0.1 percent of the curvatures are progressive and require treatment. The usual method of treatment consists of a restrictive brace worn most of the time. A successful and nonrestrictive technique utilizing electrical stimulation of the deep paraspinal muscles has been developed. Therapy involves night-time use of an implanted stimulator system. It places no restrictions on the child's activities, while producing results that are superior to bracing.
脊柱侧弯在6%至14%的学龄儿童中可被检测出来。估计有0.1%的脊柱弯曲会进展，需要治疗。通常的治疗方法是大部分时间佩戴限制性支具。一种利用对深部椎旁肌肉进行电刺激的成功且非限制性技术已经开发出来。治疗包括夜间使用植入式刺激器系统。它对孩子的活动没有限制，同时产生的效果优于使用支具。
