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

Edmond H LouAmanda Cy ChanAndreas DonauerMelissa TilburnDoug L Hill
Published in: Scoliosis (2015)
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.
Keyphrases
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • computed tomography
  • radiation induced
  • ultrasound guided