body brace interface pressure quality of life questionnaire
Conditions
Interventions
Body brace interface pressure measurements
Quality of Life questionnaires
Sponsors
Maastricht Academic Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with idiopathic scoliosis, who are treated with a scoliosis brace 2. Male and female patients 3. Cobbs angle between 20o-40o at start of treatment 4. Patients who read and understand the METC approved patient information 5. Patients who are willing to participate and have written permission from their parents / guardians
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients requiring surgical treatment (Cobbs angle >40o and progression) 2. Patients with other back problems 3. Patients with spine operations in the past 4. Patients with neurological signs 5. Patients willing, but without parental / guardian permission 6. Patients without a working knowledge of Dutch
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To improve brace treatment for idiopathic scoliosis, by means of comparing body brace interface pressure with measured Cobbs angles on the control X-rays in combination with reported quality of life. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Optimize the scoliosis brace treatment to the individual situation of each scoliosis patient by applying body brace interface pressure measurements as well as the brace questionnaire in the regular care for patients with idiopathic scoliosis. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactL.W. Rhijn, van
Orthopaedic department Maastricht Academic Hospital Postbus 5800
Outcome results
None listed