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Thursday, January 08, 2009

A comparison of two nonoperative methods of idiopathic clubfoot correction: the Ponseti method and the French functional (physiotherapy) method.

30 Oct 2008 BACKGROUND: In the treatment of idiopathic clubfeet, the Ponseti method and the French functional method have been successful in reducing the need for surgery. The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the results of these two methods at ... Read more...

Prophylactic bypass grafting and long-term bracing in the management of anterolateral bowing of the tibia and neurofibromatosis-1.

29 Sep 2008 BACKGROUND: Congenital anterolateral bowing of the tibia is a pre-pseudarthrosis stage of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia and is associated with a substantial risk of fracture and pseudarthrosis. We evaluated the results of prophylactic ... Read more...

Control of separation in sternal instability by supportive devices: a comparison of an adjustable fastening brace, compression garment, and sports tape.

30 Aug 2008 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of 3 supportive devices in controlling sternal separation. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, randomized intervention study. SETTING: Participants were from the general community who were referred to the study by ... Read more...

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Latest indexed articles for 'Braces'

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• A comparison of two nonoperative methods of idiopathic clubfoot correction: the Ponseti method and the French functional (physiotherapy) method. 30 Oct 2008
• Prophylactic bypass grafting and long-term bracing in the management of anterolateral bowing of the tibia and neurofibromatosis-1. 29 Sep 2008
• Control of separation in sternal instability by supportive devices: a comparison of an adjustable fastening brace, compression garment, and sports tape. 30 Aug 2008
• Dynamic compression system for the correction of pectus carinatum. 30 Jul 2008
• Isolated repair of the medial patellofemoral ligament in primary dislocation of the patella: a prospective randomized study. 30 Jul 2008
• Noninvasive devices targeting the mechanics of osteoarthritis. 30 Jul 2008
• Fixation techniques for split anterior tibialis transfer in spastic equinovarus feet. 20 Jul 2008
• Acute Achilles tendon rupture: minimally invasive surgery versus nonoperative treatment with immediate full weightbearing--a randomized controlled trial. 19 Jul 2008
• Efficacy of a new computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture orthosis in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 29 Jun 2008
• Improving practice: efforts to reduce occipital pressure ulcers. 29 Jun 2008
• [Arthrosis update] 29 Jun 2008
• Operative treatment of congenital torticollis. 29 Jun 2008
• Use of a noninvasive halo in children. 29 Jun 2008
• Bone mineral accrual in osteopenic and non-osteopenic girls with idiopathic scoliosis during bracing treatment. 29 Jun 2008
• Injury risk factors in parachuting and acceptability of the parachute ankle brace. 29 Jun 2008
• A systematic review of prophylactic braces in the prevention of knee ligament injuries in collegiate football players. 29 Jun 2008
• Prophylactic ankle braces and star excursion balance measures in healthy volunteers. 29 Jun 2008
• A systematic review of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation: part I: continuous passive motion, early weight bearing, postoperative bracing, and home-based rehabilitation. 29 Jun 2008
• Rehabilitation of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results of exercises and bracing from a series of clinical studies. Europa Medicophysica-SIMFER 2007 Award Winner. 30 May 2008
• The treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) according to present evidence. A systematic review. 30 May 2008

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Technical information about 'Braces'

Definition: Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Descriptor UI: D001915

Alternative terms: Braces; Brace;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; microbiology; parasitology; standards; supply & distribution; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; virology; ethics;

Tree Number: E07.858.442.743.319;