Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None (pending)
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. AIS 2. Indication for conservative treatment 3. Age above 12 years old 4. Eligible for follow up 5. Ability to read and write in the Dutch language 6. Patient who are physically and mentally willing and able to comply with the functional evaluation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior surgery to the spine 2. Morbid obesity (BMI>35) 3. Any musculoskeletal or neurological (congenital) disorder 4. Patients who are unwilling to cooperate with the study protocol and follow-up schedule.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main objective of the study is to quantify the effect of conservative treatment of AIS with the use of the new developed Maastricht brace (ABR 09-02-029) by determining the deformation of cobb’s angle over time, using longitudinal radiological assessment with use of anteroposterior and lateral full spine radiographs. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Objectives: • Compliance in brace treatment for AIS Using an incorporated thermo sensor in the brace to objectify actual brace wearing by the patients. • Pulmonary function in thoracolumbar brace Brace wear should result in changes in pulmonary function, predictable in nature. Pulmonary function at end point of brace wear comparable to healthy subject. (compared to non-brace wear) • Pressure measurements in brace Is the brace able to apply the requested amount of force • Motion analysis in brace (VICON) Is the brace allowing the patient to demonstrate a normal walking pattern compared to healthy subjects | — |
Contacts
Public ContactD.E. Schrander
MUMC+
Outcome results
None listed