Quantitative Effect of Modified Thoracolumbar Spinal Brace in Kyphoscoliosis - A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: Kyphoscoliosis, abnormal curvature in spinal column often leads pulmonary dysfunction and forward bending of spine. Existing supportive spinal bracing may provide some sort of receive from pain but upright postural with scope of correction is still challenging. Aim: The aim of present case study was to identify the alternating factors related with spinal bracing which assist in upright postural maintenance. Methods: Quantitative approach was used to identify the effect of customized thoracolumbar spinal brace. Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire and x ray evaluation were used for quantification of result. St. George’s Respiratory questionnaire was used to address pulmonary dysfunction. Pre and post test was used with adaptation time for 4 weeks in spinal brace on. Result: Result showed marked relieve in spinal pain with improved Oswestry Disability Index score in post test quantification. There was significant alteration noticed in kyphotic posture but scoliosis was not much changed. Conclusion: This study highlighted the effect of customized spinal brace with some alteration which improves quality of life along with maintain upright spinal posture.
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Neha Singh Mitra
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