[Personal experiences using the Chêneau brace]

Beitr Orthop Traumatol. 1990 Jul;37(7):378-82.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Idiopathic scoliosis under 20 degrees were treated by physiotherapeut methods alone. At scoliosis with curves between 20 and 45 degrees a correction by means of Chêneau type orthosis; is additionally used during growing age. The over all results of this combined therapy are good.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Braces*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Equipment Design
  • Growth
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Scoliosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Scoliosis / physiopathology
  • Scoliosis / therapy*