| Lateral electrical surface stimulation in idiopathic scoliosis. Experience in two private practices. | |
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PMID: 2617357 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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One hundred twenty-six patients with idiopathic scoliosis were treated by lateral electrical surface stimulation. Of these, 39 patients satisfied a strict set of protocols and were evaluated as a group. In this subgroup, curves averaged 28 degrees (range, 20-38 degrees). Thirty-eight percent exhibited initial curves greater than 30 degrees. Thirty percent of patients had a Risser sign of 0. Follow-up was from 6 months to 6 years. Progression was greater than 5 degrees in 48% and greater than 10 degrees in 35%. The final curve was greater than 40 degrees in 30%. Twenty-eight required fusion. Compared with natural history studies, these results are acceptable, and the authors continue to offer lateral electrical surface stimulation as a method of nonoperative care for progressive idiopathic scoliosis. |
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Authors:
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S M Swank; J C Brown; M V Jennings; C Conradi |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Spine Volume: 14 ISSN: 0362-2436 ISO Abbreviation: Spine Publication Date: 1989 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-03-06 Completed Date: 1990-03-06 Revised Date: 2009-07-09 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610646 Medline TA: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1293-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Bone Development Child, Preschool Electric Stimulation Therapy* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant Male Prospective Studies Scoliosis / physiopathology, radiography, therapy* |
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