Brace Efficiency and Generalized Joint Hypermobility

Investigation of the Relationship Between Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Brace Efficiency in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

The goal of this observational study is to learn about effect of generalised joint hypermobility on the effectiveness of the brace in children with Adolesan Idiopatic Scoliosis and who use braces due to brace indication.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does Generalized Joint Hypermobility have an effect on the amount of in-brace improvement achieved in children using braces?
• Does Generalized Joint Hypermobility have an effect on the change in the numerical variables related to scoliosis recorded in the out-brace measurement at the end of 6 months?

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being under brace treatment due to the diagnosis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
• Having a standing posterior-anterior radiograph before and during the brace use.
• Having a curve of 20 degree and above according to the Cobb angle.
• Confirmation of participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having systemic diseases related to GJH (Ehlers-Danlos, Down, Marfan, Larsen).