Ultrasound-assisted brace casting for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, IRSSD Best research paper 2014

Conclusions: The use of the 3D ultrasound system provided a radiation-free method to determine the optimum pressure level and location to obtain the best stimulated in-brace correction during brace casting. The average number of radiographs per subject taken prior to final brace implementation with the interventional group was significantly lower than the control group.

http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/10/1/13

Source: Scoliosis - April 11, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Edmond LouAmanda ChanAndreas DonauerMelissa TilburnDoug Hill Source Type: research