Evaluation the Efficiency of Braces for Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Literature
Background: Degenerative scoliosis is a progressive side-to-side deformity of the spine that is common in mature individuals, characterized by a Cobb angle of >10°. Current treatment options vary and can be categorized as conservative or non-conservative (surgery), with the primary goal of pain r...
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| description | Background: Degenerative scoliosis is a progressive side-to-side deformity of the spine that is common in mature individuals, characterized by a Cobb angle of >10°. Current treatment options vary and can be categorized as conservative or non-conservative (surgery), with the primary goal of pain reduction. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding which treatment option is most effective. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of braces in this group of subjects.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted in databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase for the period between 1950 and 2024. Keywords used were: (degenerative scoliosis OR adult scoliosis) AND (conservative treatment OR brace OR orthosis). The quality of the selected studies was evaluated using the Downs and Black tool.
Results: Of 500 papers identified in the search, a total of 11 studies were chosen for final analysis. Most of the selected studies focused on the effects of various types of braces on pain intensity, quality of life, and functional performance in subjects with degenerative scoliosis.
Conclusions: Based on the available literature and the lack of strong studies on the effectiveness of braces, it cannot be definitively concluded that the use of braces reduces the severity of scoliosis curves in adults with degenerative scoliosis. However, braces may have an impact on quality of life and pain severity in this group of subjects. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2aa4aaae3fa74dd1a5ee5fbe09a370612025-08-20T03:46:09ZengThe Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related ResearchSpine Surgery and Related Research2432-261X2025-05-019328328810.22603/ssrr.2024-01622024-0162Evaluation the Efficiency of Braces for Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of LiteratureMohammad Taghi Karimi0Parvaneh Bazipour1Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesOrthopaedic and Rehabilitation Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical SciencesBackground: Degenerative scoliosis is a progressive side-to-side deformity of the spine that is common in mature individuals, characterized by a Cobb angle of >10°. Current treatment options vary and can be categorized as conservative or non-conservative (surgery), with the primary goal of pain reduction. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding which treatment option is most effective. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of braces in this group of subjects. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase for the period between 1950 and 2024. Keywords used were: (degenerative scoliosis OR adult scoliosis) AND (conservative treatment OR brace OR orthosis). The quality of the selected studies was evaluated using the Downs and Black tool. Results: Of 500 papers identified in the search, a total of 11 studies were chosen for final analysis. Most of the selected studies focused on the effects of various types of braces on pain intensity, quality of life, and functional performance in subjects with degenerative scoliosis. Conclusions: Based on the available literature and the lack of strong studies on the effectiveness of braces, it cannot be definitively concluded that the use of braces reduces the severity of scoliosis curves in adults with degenerative scoliosis. However, braces may have an impact on quality of life and pain severity in this group of subjects.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/9/3/9_2024-0162/_pdf/-char/endegenerative scoliosisbracecobb angle |
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| title | Evaluation the Efficiency of Braces for Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Literature |
| title_full | Evaluation the Efficiency of Braces for Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Literature |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation the Efficiency of Braces for Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Literature |
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| title_short | Evaluation the Efficiency of Braces for Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Literature |
| title_sort | evaluation the efficiency of braces for degenerative scoliosis a systematic review of literature |
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