Condition: Scoliosis · Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
One of the most common types of 3-dimensional spinal deformities with unknown etiology in youths is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The spinal curvature increases as puberty progresses. Generally, rigid orthotic bracewear is prescribed as non-invasive treatment for moderate AIS if treatment begins early and the orthosis is worn with compliance. Obviously, teenage patients are reluctant to accept a rigid orthosis due to aesthetics and the physical constraint. Therefore, semi-rigid and flexible orthoses have been developed, but their efficacy is still controversial and there are other issues, such as high pain scores. There is clearly room for improvement. Therefore, a garment-type of bracewear will be designed and developed to correct spinal deformity, reduce the possibility of spinal curve progression, and satisfy the needs of the patients as well as take their psychological concerns into consideration.
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Joanne Yip, PhD · 852-27664848 · tcjyip@polyu.edu.hk
Kit-Lun Yick, PhD · 852-27666551 · kit-lun.yick@polyu.edu.hk
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| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong, Guangdong, China | Recruiting |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong, China | Recruiting |
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