Role of Body Cast Application for Scoliosis Associated With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Conclusions:
Serial spinal casting is effective in for treating infantile scoliosis in children with PWS. One third of patients had their curve resolved, at least temporarily, where they were braced and cast free. The others were able to delay surgery for a number of years. Initial curves
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Spine Source Type: research
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