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Table 1 Demographic and diagnostic characteristics of study sample (n = 180)

From: The use of dynamic elastomeric fabric orthosis suits as an orthotic intervention in the management of children with neuropathic onset scoliosis: A retrospective audit of routine clinical case notes

Age: mean years (+/- sd); n = 180

9 years (SD 4 years 7 months)

Gender (%)

53 % female

Diagnosis: n = 180

Cerebral Palsy: 79

Neuromuscular Dystrophy: 5

Developmental Delay: 42

Others, e.g. Retts Syndrome, Epilepsy: 54 (30 %)

Gross Motor Function Classification Scale score: n = 49 (available score range 1 – 5)

Score 1: 2/49

Score 2: 5/49

Score 3: 11/49

Score 4: 14/49

Score 5: 17/49