Comparison of curve correction in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis by Milwaukee or Cheneau braces

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare, by statistic methods, the curve correction values achieved in the course in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by the Milwaukee and Cheneaue braces and 2 years after the end of the treatment.

Keywords

• adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
• effectiveness of spinal bracing
• improved cheneau brace
• mellencamp's principle