Impact of CMCR Brace on Pulmonary Capacity in Scoliosis Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Bernard Jean-Claude, Deceuninck Julie, Kohn Céline
Primary Institution: Croix Rouge française - Centre Médico-Chirurgical de Réadaptation des Massues
Hypothesis
How does the CMCR brace treatment affect the pulmonary capacity of patients with scoliosis?
Conclusion
The CMCR brace treatment improved the forced vital capacity of patients with scoliosis compared to their initial values.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients showed a 21% increase in forced vital capacity after treatment with the CMCR brace.
- Before treatment, patients had a forced vital capacity of only 75% of the theoretical value.
- The study included a diverse group of patients with varying types of scoliosis.
Takeaway
This study shows that wearing a special brace can help kids with scoliosis breathe better as they grow.
Methodology
This retrospective study analyzed the pulmonary capacity of 90 scoliotic patients treated with the CMCR brace, measuring their forced vital capacity at different stages of treatment.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of randomization and reliance on historical data.
Limitations
The study did not include a control group for comparison and relied on retrospective data.
Participant Demographics
90 patients (87 girls and 3 boys) with idiopathic scoliosis, mean age 13 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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