| Total (N = 227) | |
---|---|---|
Characteristics | n | % |
Age (years, Mean ± SD) | 15.6 ± 4.5 |  |
Gender | ||
Male | 57 | 25.1Â % |
Female | 170 | 74.9Â % |
Cobb Angle | 25.0 ± 11.4 |  |
≤40°, Mild or moderate | 205 | 90.3 % |
>40°, Severe | 22 | 9.7 % |
Treatment modality | ||
Observation with regular follow-up | 139 | 61.2Â % |
Braced before | 13 | 5.7Â % |
Bracing | 54 | 23.8Â % |
Surgery | 21 | 9.3Â % |
Duration of bracing | ||
<1Â year | 20 | 37.0Â % |
≥1 year | 34 | 63.0 % |
Modified Lenke Classification | ||
Thoracic curve (Types 1/2) | 86 | 37.9Â % |
Lumbar curve (Type 5) | 38 | 16.7Â % |
Thoracic & Lumbar curve (Types 3/4/6) | 103 | 45.4Â % |