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Table 1 Comparison of sagittal parameters between 3 conditions

From: The influence of elastic orthotic belt on sagittal profile in adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis: a comparative radiographic study with Milwaukee brace

 

In natural standing posture

with elastic orthotic belt

with brace

TK

18.2° ± 10.6°

7.8° ± 7.2°*Δ

14.7° ± 8.7°*

LL

45.1° ± 10.4°

44.3° ± 9.5°

42.1° ± 9.7°*

PI

41.0° ± 7.6°

41.8° ± 7.9°

41.6° ± 7.1°

  1. * means significant difference between brace (or elastic orthotic belt) and natural standing posture (p < 0.05).
  2. Δ means significant difference between brace and elastic orthotic belt (p < 0.05).
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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