色努支具治疗青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的疗效及影响因素分析

目的 ：观察色努支具治疗青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的疗效,探究影响疗效的相关因素。方法 ：2016年1月～2018年6月采用色努支具治疗的青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者49例,其中女性46例,男性3例,治疗初始年龄12.6±1.3岁（10～15岁）,初始主弯Cobb角32.5°±6.9°（20°～45°）,初始Risser征2.2±1.6。收集患者的临床资料：年龄、每日佩戴时间等信息;影像学资料：初始、佩戴支具即刻和随访的系列脊柱全长X线片。通过佩戴支具即刻X线片计算初始支具矫正率。评估治疗后结果：Cobb角减少≥6°定义为“改善”,Cobb角变化5°以内定义为“稳定”,Cobb角增大≥6°定义为“进展”,前两者为治疗成功。观察初始支具矫正率在各组结果中的差异;分析畸形进展的患者相关因素：畸形严重程度（20°～29°,30°～39°及40°～45°三组）、Risser征（0～4）和侧凸类型（胸弯、胸腰弯/腰弯、双主弯三种类型）;并分析影响初始支具矫正率的可能因素。结果：49例患者平均治疗2.0±1.0年,所有患儿每天支具佩戴时间在18～20h以上,依从性良好。随访2.0±1.0年（1～5年）,末次...     

女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者停止支具治疗后的侧凸进展及其相关因素

目的 :分析发育成熟的女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸(adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,AIS)患儿在停止支具治疗后长期随访中的侧凸进展情况,并探讨其相关因素。方法:回顾性分析于我院门诊就诊符合SRS(scoliosis research society)支具治疗标准的女性AIS患儿130例,初诊年龄11.8±1.4岁(10~14岁)。所有患儿均随访至支具治疗结束后至少2年,且至少具有佩戴支具后初次随访、停止支具治疗时、停止支具治疗后6个月、1年、2年及末次随访时的资料。在每次随访时的全脊柱正位X线片上测量主弯侧凸Cobb角,并评估侧凸进展超过5°的患儿及比例、侧凸进展度数和进展速率。末次随访时侧凸进展超过5°定义为侧凸进展,采用独立样本t检验比较侧凸进展组和非进展组患儿的初诊年龄、月经初潮年龄、初诊Cobb角、初始矫正率、停止支具治疗年龄。结果:与停止支具治疗时相比,停止支具治疗后6个月、1年、2年及末次随访时的侧凸进展超过5°的患儿分别为33例(25.4%)、42例(32.3%)、61例(46.9%)和63例(48.5%);侧凸进展度数分别为2.0°±4.4°、3.2°±5.0°、4.9°±5.5°和5.1°±6.9°;侧凸进展速率分别为0.33°±0.71°/月、0.20°±0.41°/月、0.14°±0.29°/月和0.01°±0.19°/月。停止支具治疗后侧凸非进展组和进展组患儿的初诊年龄、月经初潮年龄、初诊Cobb角、初始矫正率、停止支具治疗时年龄等无显著性差异(P0.05),而停止支具治疗时的Cobb角有统计学差异(P0.05)。结论:行支具治疗的AIS患儿停止支具治疗后仍有较高的侧凸进展风险,停止支具治疗后的6个月内为侧凸进展高风险和高速率期;停止支具治疗时的侧凸Cobb角越大发生侧凸进展的风险越高。     

青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的支具治疗

目的探讨青少年特发性脊柱侧凸支具治疗的适应证,并评价其临床疗效。方法77例骨骼发育未成熟的青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者接受Milwaukee支具或Boston支具矫正,男15例,女62例;年龄10～15岁,平均12.7岁。胸腰双主弯26例、单胸弯37例、单胸腰弯或腰弯14例。原发弯Cobb角22°～62°,平均35.9°;20°～35°者37例,>35°者40例。Risser征0度38例、Ⅰ度19例、Ⅱ度13例、Ⅲ度7例。每3～6个月定期复查,复查时均摄佩带支具前、后的站立位全脊柱正位X线片,测量初次就诊及末次随访时的Cobb角、顶椎旋转度及Risser征。结果全部病例随访24～60个月,平均30个月。29.9%的病例出现脊柱侧凸进展,不同类型脊柱侧凸中胸腰双主弯进展率最低,但与其他类型比较差异无显著性。Risser征越小,初诊支具矫正率越大、侧凸进展率越高,且Risser征Ⅰ度组(包括0度)与Ⅱ度组之间、Ⅰ度组与Ⅲ度组之间初诊支具矫正率的差异有显著性(P<0.05)。原发弯Cobb角20°～35°组的初诊支具矫正率大于Cobb角>35°组(P<0.05);而侧凸进展率低于Cobb角>35°组,但差异无显著性。21例因出现侧凸进展而采用手术矫形,支具治疗使其中13例的手术时间推迟了12～20个月。结论Risser征可作为预测青少年特发性脊柱侧凸支具矫正成功率的一个指标。不同类型脊柱侧凸中胸     

性别对青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者支具治疗效果的影响

目的:比较男、女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸(adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,AIS)患者支具治疗的效果,探讨性别因素对支具治疗效果的影响。方法:2003年7月~2009年7月在我院完成支具治疗的男性AIS患者19例(A组),初诊时平均年龄14.0±2.0岁,平均主弯Cobb角28.8°±5.7°,初始Boston支具治疗6例,Milwaukee支具治疗13例;随机抽取同时期完成支具治疗的女性AIS患者57例(B组),初诊时平均年龄13.0±1.4岁,平均主弯Cobb角29.4°±6.1°,初始Boston支具治疗17例,Milwaukee支具治疗40例。定义末次随访时Cobb角大于初诊6°或治疗期间建议行矫形手术者为侧凸进展。结果:两组初诊时Risser征(P=0.786)、Cobb角(P=0.790)、弯型分布(P=0.350)和应用支具类型分布(P=0.350)等无显著性差异。A组和B组平均支具治疗时长分别为2.1±0.7年和2.5±0.9年,平均依从性分别为84.4%±7.6%和87.1%±5.7%。A组患者中发生侧凸进展8例(42%),其中需手术治疗者6例(32%);B组中侧凸进展12例(21%),其中需手术治疗者10例(18%)。男性患者侧凸进展比例高于女性,但统计学差异不明显(P=0.071)。两组中,生长发育状态低下、侧凸Cobb角大及主胸弯型患者侧凸进展比例高。结论:支具治疗可有效控制多数AIS患者的侧凸进展,女性患者支具治疗效果可能好于男性患者。     

青少年特发性脊柱侧凸支具治疗结束后近期矫正丢失及影响因素

目的:观察青少年特发性脊柱侧凸(adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,AIS)支具治疗结束后短期内侧凸的矫正丢失情况,并探讨其影响因素。方法:选取2002年10月～2007年12月在我院完成规范化支具治疗后短期随访的AIS患者84例,其中男4例,女80例。初诊时年龄10～15岁,平均12.8岁;Risser征0～3级,平均1.6级;主弯Cobb角20°～43°,平均29.5°。胸腰双主弯36例,单胸弯22例,单胸腰弯或腰弯26例。所有患者在初诊、复查时均摄佩带支具前后站立位全脊柱正位X线片。分别测定不同时期侧凸Cobb角,记录侧凸类型、Risser征、患者的生理年龄及月经初潮时间,分析去除支具后侧凸的矫正丢失情况及影响因素。结果:AIS患者支具治疗后主弯Cobb角的平均矫正率为12.4%,其中14例(16.7%)患者在治疗期间出现脊柱侧凸进展,不同弯型脊柱侧凸的侧凸矫正率、进展率比较差异无显著性(P0.05)。支具治疗结束时主弯Cobb角10°～37°,平均25.5°,明显小于初诊时的29.5°(P0.05),停用支具后6～18个月主弯Cobb角为27.2°,与支具治疗结束时比较无显著性差异(P0.05)。停用支具后,有15例(17.6%)患者出现脊柱侧凸进展,不同弯型脊柱侧凸进展差异无统计学意义(P0.05);侧凸进展的患者在支具治疗时主弯Cobb角的平均矫正率为23.3%,明显高于未出现侧凸进展患者的10.6%,且差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。停用支具时不同Cobb角组后期出现侧凸进展的概率无显著性差异(P0.05)。结论:支具治疗能够有效控制AIS患者侧凸的进展。在结束支具治疗后短期内随访侧凸矫正基本稳定,但仍有一小部分患者会出现侧凸进展,这种进展与弯型、侧凸的严重程度无关,可能与支具治疗期间侧凸的矫正率较大有关。     

青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者结束支具治疗后侧凸进展的危险因素分析

目的研究青少年特发性脊柱侧凸(adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,AIS)患者结束支具治疗后侧凸进展的危险因素,为AIS的科学、合理使用支具治疗提供理论依据。方法纳入2013-03-2016-03于我院支具治疗的164例青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者,结束支具治疗后随访24个月,以侧凸Cobb进展≥5°诊断为支具治疗后侧凸进展,设为进展组,侧凸Cobb进展5°设为非进展组。调查两组患者初诊年龄、性别、初诊Cobb角等病历资料,通过Logistic回归分析探究AIS患者结束支具治疗后侧凸进展的独立危险因素。结果 AIS患者结束支具治疗后侧凸进展38例,进展率23.17%,平均侧凸Cobb角(6.84±0.87)°,未进展126例,平均侧凸Cobb角(3.77±0.65)°;两组初发Cobb角、顶椎旋转度、站高增长速度、女性初潮年龄、Risser征的差异有统计学意义(P0.05);Logistic回归分析证实:初发Cobb角≥35°、顶椎旋转度≥Ⅲ度、女性初潮年龄12岁、站高增长速度30 mm/年,均是AIS患者结束支具后侧凸进展的独立危险因素。结论 AIS患者结束支具治疗后侧凸进展发生率较高,初发Cobb角≥35°、顶椎旋转度≥Ⅲ度、站高增长速度30 mm/年、女性初潮年龄12岁均会增加侧凸进展风险。     

Matrilin-1基因多态性与青少年特发性脊柱侧凸支具疗效的相关性

目的 探讨matrilin-1基因多态性与青少年特发性脊柱侧凸(AIS)患者支具治疗效果的相关性.方法 自2005年1月至2008年12月,对门诊行规范化支具治疗的AIS患者进行前瞻性研究.入选对象要求:女性患者;骨骼发育为未成熟状态(Risser征0～3级);月经初潮未至或来潮1.5年以内;标准站立位全脊柱X线片上侧凸Cobb角为20°～40°;排除了先天性和神经肌源性以及其他原因引起的侧凸;无已知的可影响骨塑型和钙代谢的病史和药物使用史;初诊前无支具治疗史;接受支具治疗(Boston支具或Milwaukee支具)期间每3个月复诊1次,随访时间超过2年.符合下述条件之一者,则予以剔除:最终随访不足2年;支具治疗过程中依从性(每日实际佩戴时间与建议佩戴时间的比值)较差(<75%);支具治疗期间未按照医嘱自行更换支具.根据患者侧凸类型选择相应的支具进行治疗.记录初次就诊及末次随访的原发弯的Cobb角.支具治疗失败的标准为原发弯增加>5°.选取matrilin-1基因启动子区域位点rs1149048进行PCR-RFLP基因分型.按支具疗效分为治疗失败和治疗成功两组,比较两组之间的初诊年龄、Risser征、侧凸类型、初诊Cobb角及基因型分布的差异并进行统计学分析.结果 共有77例AIS女孩入选并完成本研究.初诊时平均年龄为(13.0±1.5)年,平均主弯Cobb角为29.5°±7.8°.在平均(2.6±0.3)年随访后,平均主弯Cobb角为30.3°±11.9°.支具治疗失败总共19例(24.7%),支具治疗成功58例(75.3%).支具治疗失败组的初诊Cobb角较大(P>0.05).在不同的侧凸类型中,胸腰双主弯的支具治疗失败率最低(19.4%).基因型GG个体支具治疗失败率(66.7%)明显高于基因型为从或AG的个体.结论 通过早期规范化支具治疗,大部分脊柱侧凸进展可得到控制.初诊Cobb角较大及基因型GG的AIS患者支具疗效较差.     

支具治疗女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸畸形加重的危险因素分析

目的:观察支具治疗女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的畸形变化情况并分析侧凸畸形进展的危险因素。方法:对65例接受支具治疗的女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者进行随访。在随访期间连续测量记录患者的Cobb角、侧凸类型、月经初潮与否、坐高、站高、Risser分级、顶椎旋转度等。分析初诊时和末次随访时侧凸变化情况,并从上述多项参数中筛选引起侧凸加重的危险因素。结果:65例获得随访,时间12～60个月,平均24.1个月。初诊年龄10～16岁,平均13.7岁。末次随访时17例(26.15%)患者侧凸进展超过5°,初诊时原发弯Cobb角>35°,顶椎旋转度≥Ⅲ度的患者,侧凸明显进展的百分率较高(P<0.05)。通过Logistic逐步回归分析,发现初诊时原发弯Cobb角>35°,顶椎旋转度≥Ⅲ度,年身高增长>30mm的患者,是侧凸进展到5°以上的危险因素。结论:初诊时原发弯Cobb角值,顶椎旋转度及身高增长速度是预测女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸进展的重要因素,借助Risser分级预测侧凸进展并不可靠,初始原发弯Cobb角>35°、顶椎旋转度≥Ⅲ度、年身高增长>30mm的患者,侧凸进展的危险性较高。     

行支具治疗的特发性脊柱侧凸患儿生长高峰期Cobb角进展速率变化及其对支具疗效的影响

目的:评估行支具治疗的特发性脊柱侧凸(idiopathic scoliosis,IS)患儿青春期生长高峰参数及生长高峰时的脊柱侧凸Cobb角进展速率(angle velocity,AV)变化情况,评估正性和负性AV组之间支具疗效的差异及不同支具疗效组之间生长参数的差异。方法:选取初诊时Y三角软骨未闭、以3~6个月为周期随访至停止支具治疗或因侧凸进展而行手术治疗的女性IS患儿35例。随访时测量的指标包括实足年龄、Y三角软骨闭合状态、Risser征、身高、脊柱长度、主弯Cobb角和尺桡骨远端骨龄(digital radius and ulnar,DRU)分级。根据纵向数据判定身高和脊柱生长速率峰值(peak height growth velocity,PHGV;peak spinal growth velocity,PSGV)及相应年龄,分析AV在该阶段的变化情况及其对支具疗效的影响。支具治疗失败定义为主弯Cobb角进展≥5°或进展至超过40°需行手术治疗。结果:35例患儿初诊年龄为10.2±1.5岁(8~12.5岁),初诊Cobb角为26.5°±5.0°(20°~38°),20例主胸弯或胸腰双弯患儿接受Milwaukee支具治疗,15例胸腰弯及腰弯患儿接受Boston支具治疗。随访时间为5.1±2.1年(4.0~6.2年),末次随访年龄15.3±2.2岁(12~18岁),末次随访Cobb角为34.0°±12.6°(9°~59°)。支具治疗成功15例(42.9%);支具治疗失败20例(57.1%),其中转为手术16例(45.7%)。支具治疗失败组患儿PHGV年龄、PSGV年龄均较治疗成功组患儿更小(P0.05),而支具治疗失败组的末次随访Cobb角、胸弯百分率及PSGV时AV均高于成功组(P0.05),PHGV和PSGV的值、初诊Cobb角两组之间无统计学差异(P0.05)。PSGV时负性AV组19例(54.3%),正性AV组16例(45.7%),负性AV组的支具治疗失败率、手术率、PSGV时AV及末次随访Cobb角均显著低于正性AV组(P0.05)。结论:行支具治疗的IS患儿生长高峰期时AV变化与支具疗效显著相关。处于生长加速期的IS患儿,其支具治疗失败率较高,尤其是脊柱生长高峰发生时间较早的胸弯型患儿。生长高峰时负性AV预示着更好的远期支具治疗效果。     

女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸支具治疗效果和影响因素评估

目的 评估女性青少年特发性脊柱侧凸(adolescent idiopathic scoliosis,AIS)患者支具治疗效果及影响因素.方法 2003年7月至2009年7月,完成支具治疗或因侧凸进展而行手术治疗的女性AIS患者142例,初诊时平均年龄为(13.1±1.5)岁,平均主弯Cobb角29.6°±5.4°,平均Risser征为(2.0±1.5)级.定义侧凸畸形进展为末次随访Cobb角大于初诊6°以上或治疗期间建议行矫形手术(Cobb 角＞45°),其余为非进展.根据侧凸进展或需手术治疗的比率来评估支具治疗效果.运用卡方检验和Logistic回归分析探讨影响支具治疗效果的因素.结果 平均支具治疗时间为(2.5±1.0)年.按照侧凸进展的定义,进展组为27例(19%),非进展组115例(81%);手术组病例18例(13%),因支具治疗而避免手术病例124例(87%).卡方检验发现侧凸进展组和手术组中以初诊年龄10.0～12.9岁、月经初潮未至、Risser征0～1级、初诊Cobb角＞30°以及胸弯型居多.Logistic回归分析发现月经初潮未至(P=0.000)和胸弯型(P=0.012)是支具治疗后侧凸进展的独立预测因素,而初诊Cobb角＞30°(P=0.022)是支具治疗期间因侧凸进展而需手术治疗的另一独立预测因素.结论 支具治疗可有效控制多数AIS患者的侧凸进展,而生长发育状态、侧凸严重程度和侧凸类型是影响支具疗效的重要因素.

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Objective To analyze the outcomes of bracing treatment for girls with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and to investigate the predictive factors of the protocol. Methods This study included 142 girls with AIS who finished standardized bracing treatment from July 2003 to July 2009. These patients had a mean age of 13.1±1.5 years, a mean main curve of 29.6°±5.4°, and a mean Risser grade of 2.0±1.5 before bracing treatment. Curve progression was defined that Cobb angle was greater than 6° compared to bracing initiation or was aggravated to more than 45° (indicative for surgery). The outcomes of bracing treatment were assessed based on the ratio of curves of progression or indicative for surgery. Chi-square and Logistic regression Analyses were performed to investigate the predictive factors of bracing treatment. Results The duration of bracing treatment averaged 2.5±1.0 years. Twenty-seven girls with curve progression (19%)and 115 girls (81%) with non-progression were found. Final curve which was greater than 45° was found in 18 girls (13%) who need a correction surgery, the remaining 124 girls (87%) had completed bracing treatment and avoided surgery. Chi-square analyses revealed that curve progression were more common in younger girls with lower Risser grade, with initial larger Cobb angle and with a main thoracic curve pattern.Logistic regression analyses found that premenarchal status and a main thoracic curve pattern were the independent risk factors of curve progression despite bracing. While initial Cobb angle which was greater than 30° was the additional independent risk factor of progression requiring surgery. Conclusion Bracing treatment could effectively prevent curve progression in most girls with AIS. The degree of growth maturity, the pattern and grade of curve are the influencing factor for bracing treatment.     

Knee bracing

Bracing the knee is a controversial, complex, and often confusing subject. Knee braces are categorized as either prophylactic, rehabilitative, or functional. Bracing goals are to prevent, assist, restrict, align, or simulate function of the knee. A working knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of specific braces in these different categories is required of the physician to properly prescribe these orthotics.     

Advances in orthotics and bracing

Understanding of the adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) continues to grow, as does the sophistication of orthotics and braces used to treat this disorder. This article reviews these advances and some of the devices commonly used to treat patients who have AAFD. Additionally, the recent proliferation and potential implications of mass-manufactured products is discussed.     

Functional bracing of fractures

Fracture bracing is a nonoperative treatment of fractures using braces. This treatment is thought to have originated in the medical school of ancient China, and has been reintroduced by Dehne, Sarmiento and Latta [4, 16]. The principle is that in the closed system of the brace the dislocating forces are transformed into compression forces activated by the muscles. Fracture bracing is very successful in fractures of the humerus, the ulna and the tibia. Some degree of shortening of the fragments must be accepted, especially in the humerus. Among 84 humerus fractures, bone healing took place within 6-8 weeks in 82 and there were 2 cases of nonunion. Functional and cosmetic results were excellent. In a series of 48 ulna fractures there were 47 in which bone healing took place within 6 weeks, and only 1 case of nonunion. Complete function was restored in all cases. In tibial fractures it is essential that bracing is applied only when strictly indicated; it depends on the type and localization of the fracture. Good results have been achieved only in stable fractures with early full weight-bearing. All nonstable fractures must be fixed with a long leg cast for the first 4-6 weeks, after which further treatment may be continued with a brace for the next 4-6 weeks. Bone healing takes about 12-14 weeks in all, with the same length of time in the brace as in the long leg cast. The main advantage of fracture bracing is the early movement of joint and muscles it allows, so that no rehabilitation treatment is necessary after removal of the brace. Fractures of the femur and forearm are not reported, because the authors have not yet treated any by this method.     

Three-year results of bracing in scoliosis

We treated 107 patients with idiopathic scoliosis with the Boston brace. The primary correction was good in all the curve patterns. The follow-up time after weaning averaged 3 years. The best final result was achieved in thoracic and lumbar curves (mean 2°). The final correction was worse in patients with an initial curve less than 30° when compared with the patients with larger curves. Except the double major curves, there was a positive correlation between the primary correction, duration of the treatment, and the final result. The results in 14 patients with bracing for 12 hours daily did not differ from the remainder. Progression of the initial curve more than 5° after the treatment was noted in 24 patients. Three patients were operated on later because of progression. We conclude that bracing can prevent progress of scoliosis.     

Three-year results of bracing in scoliosis

We treated 107 patients with idiopathic scoliosis with the Boston brace. The primary correction was good in all the curve patterns. The follow-up time after weaning averaged 3 years. The best final result was achieved in thoracic and lumbar curves (mean 2 degrees). The final correction was worse in patients with an initial curve less than 30 degrees when compared with the patients with larger curves. Except the double major curves, there was a positive correlation between the primary correction, duration of the treatment, and the final result. The results in 14 patients with bracing for 12 hours daily did not differ from the remainder. Progression of the initial curve more than 5 degrees after the treatment was noted in 24 patients. Three patients were operated on later because of progression. We conclude that bracing can prevent progress of scoliosis.