Y. Olafsson, M.D., H. Saraste, M.D., Ph.D., V. Soderlund, M.D., and M. Hoffsten, Ort. Ing.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 15:524-527 1995 Raven Press, Ltd., New York

Summary:
In a retrospective follow-up study of 64 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the initial correction of Boston brace with straight lumbar profile strongly predicted good treatment results at follow-up (mean, 4.8 years).

If the initial correction was >50%, the curve was permanently reduced with an average of 7.2°. The average initial correction was 62%. This initial brace effect was preserved in another comparable group of 60 patients treated with a Boston Brace with 15° lumbar lordosis.

It is concluded that the Boston brace is effective in the conservative treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, and the corrective ability seemingly does not deteriorate with a change in the brace design from 0 to 15° lordosis.

Key Words: Brace treatment - Lumbar profile - Scoliosis.