Midterm Exam/ Prosthetics & Orthotics/Questions & Answers (Study Guide)Updated Solution
What 4 factors impact scoliosis rate of progression? (Ans- 1. age at dx 2. initial curve 3. increased magnitude of curve 4. presence of double curve What treatment is recommended for scoliosis Cobb angle? 20-30 degree 30-40 degrees 40=50 degrees (Ans- 20-30: monitor, brace if curve increases by 5 degrees in 6 mo 30-40: bracing 40-50: surgery Compare and contrast the Rigo Cheneau Brace (RCB) and the Charleston Bending Brace (CBB). (AnsRCB: addresses frontal, sagittal, and transverse plane deformities, worn full-time, address 1-3 flexible or rigid curvesCBB: frontal plane deformities only, worn only at night, addresses single flexible curves Is the Boston Brace and Milwaukee brac
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