The Effect of Flexible Thoracolumbar Brace on Spinal Alignment, Pain and Quality of Life in Subjects With Neuromuscular Scoliosis

The Effect of Flexible Thoracolumbar Brace on Spinal Alignment, Pain and Quality of Life in Subjects With Neuromuscular Scoliosis : A Longitudinal Study

In the initial evaluation, the degree of spine is measured quantitatively using Cobb's angle and Muscular Dystrophy Spine Questionnaire (MDSQ). The patients who had Cobbs angle of 20-45 'by spinal plain radiography were evaluated for the effects of flexpine brace wearing and rehabilitation for 6 months. After 12 months, whole spine X-ray was taken for the followed up the patient's status.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 20-45' degrees of cobb's angle in the neuromuscular disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• patient's who had spinal surgery
• less than 20 degree or more than 45 degree of cobb's angle
• acute lumbar pain