The Height of the Axilla Extension is Crucial for Brace Success
Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are at risk for curve progression and only bracing is effective in preventing it. About 80% of braces made for AIS require an axilla (underarm) extension.Average correction of thoracic curve in a good brace = 50%Average distance from thoracic apex to counteractive axilla force = 3.5 inchesTherefore average maximum lever […]
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