Does bracing alter the natural history of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?
Orthotic treatment of children with AIS is a generally accepted treatment option. Failure of bracing to halt curve progression has been reported in 20% or more of patients, and it is known that some curves in children with AIS will not progress even if untreated. Success and failure rates of brace treatment vary considerably.
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