What is it about?
The magnitude of scoliosis was quantified using the Cobb method on standing radiographs. A comparison of the measurements from pre- and post-treatment radiographs revealed that Cobb angle reduced from average 29.7° down to average 23.4° (average 21.2% correction). Improvements in spinal morphologies were observed in most curves (64%, n=9/14) and curve stabilization in the rest (36%, n=5/14).
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Why is it important?
This retrospective chart review was undertaken to investigate the role of chiropractic intervention for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Perspectives
A better correction was obtained in cases of mild and moderate AIS. In terms of stabilizing progression (≤5o curve progression) or correcting curvatures (≥6° reduction), radiological changes were observed in all patients.
Dr Eric Chun-Pu Chu
New York Medical Group
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This page is a summary of: Changes in Radiographic Parameters Following Chiropractic Treatment in 10 Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Retrospective Chart Review, Clinics and Practice, September 2020, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.4081/cp.2020.1258.
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