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Table 9 Change in data, baseline to end, in Thoracic Type Curves in compliant and non compliant groups (n = 47)

From: The effect of compliance to a Rigo System Cheneau brace and a specific exercise programme on idiopathic scoliosis curvature: a comparative study: SOSORT 2014 award winner

Measure

Group

n (%)

Mean (±SD)

p value

All Thoracic Cobb

Compliant (n = 26)

9 (35)

12.56 (±7.07)

0.004

angles (degrees)

Non compliant (n = 21)

4 (19)

-6.00 (±6.68)

All (Thoracic) rotation

Compliant

9 (35)

8.67 (±9.07)

0.01

Apical Vertebra

Non compliant

4 (19)

-6.25 (±7.50)

  1. (bold font = significant p values).