Brace-related Stress and Quality of Life Parameters between Chêneau and Boston Braces: A Cross-sectional Comparative Study on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Saudi Arabia.
Abdulmonem M AlsiddikyKhalid S AlharbiOmar A AbabtainAbdullah F AlnuwaybitMazin A ZamzamiAhmad A BasalahWesam H Al-SabbanPublished in: Orthopaedic surgery (2024)
The QoL in AIS patients undergoing brace treatment was comparable across groups. Nonetheless, patients who used Chêneau braces experienced higher stress levels and lower treatment satisfaction rates than did those who used Boston braces. These findings can inform clinical decisions regarding prescription of bracing types and highlight the need for further in-depth research.