Bridging the gap between observation and brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains the most common and potentially severe form of scoliosis during the rapid growth period. It is generally accepted that AIS is a multifactorial disease controlled by genetic, hormonal, neuromuscular, and environmental factors. Herein, we describe a case o...

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Published in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2017-04, Vol.6 (2), p.447-449
Main Authors: Pu Chu, Eric Chun, Kai Huang, Kevin Hsu
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
chiropractic
Cobb's angle
Diagnosis
Orthodontic appliances
Scoliosis
spinal curvature
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description Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains the most common and potentially severe form of scoliosis during the rapid growth period. It is generally accepted that AIS is a multifactorial disease controlled by genetic, hormonal, neuromuscular, and environmental factors. Herein, we describe a case of 12-year-old scoliotic girl with a double curve of initially 26° thoracic and 23° lumbar, seeking chiropractic care. The therapy was provided three times/twice a week for 6 months. Adjustments of the spine through chiropractic, both soreness and mobility, were shown to improve. A total correction in Cobb angle of 6° (23%) in the thoracic curve and 7° (30%) in the lumbar curve was illustrated on consequent radiographs. This case highlights the advantage of chiropractic adjustment of early scoliosis primarily because the medical community does not offer any treatment for such a mild scoliosis. Further, randomized trial is warranted to support this viability for AIS.
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Orthodontic appliances
Scoliosis
spinal curvature
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