Volume 4 Supplement 1

5th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities

Meeting abstracts

Edited by Patrick Knott, Margaret King-Schumacher and Theodoros B Grivas

5th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities. Go to conference site.

Athens, Greece3-5 April 2008

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Clinical detectable tension in the growing body: new and revisited aspects in (de-)formation of the growing spine. Can lordotic bracing technique be seen as neuromuscular tension regulation in stead of osseous correction?

Authors: Piet JM van Loon and DirkJan Wever

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):P1

Published on: 15 January 2009
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The association between IL-6 and MMP-3 gene polymorphisms and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case-control study

Authors: Angelo Gabriele Aulisa, E Pola, P Papaleo, Marco Galli and L Aulisa

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O1

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Using mixed methods in clients with spinal cord injury to promote a smooth transition from hospital to society

Authors: Hsiao-Yu Chen

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):P2

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The skeletal maturity determination in idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Leonardo Diogo, Joaquim Sancho, Elsa Marques and Fernanda Filipe

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O2

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Multiple anomalies with scoliosis – a case study

Authors: Nur Kesiktas, Aysegul Cakmak, Barıs Baslo and Altay Sencer

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):P3

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Changing a "progressive" factor into a "corrective" factor: the effect of intervertebral disc modulation in treatment of idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Theodoros B Grivas, Elias S Vasiliadis, Georgios Rodopoulos, Nikolaos V Bardakos and Konstandinos Gatos

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O3

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The lived experience of moving forward after spinal cord injury: a study using Parse research method

Authors: Hsiao-Yu Chen

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):P4

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Screening for preadolescent and adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis of the spine in a Greek ROM population

Authors: Panagiotis Smyrnis, A Alexopoylos, Nick Sekouris and E Katsourakis

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O4

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The lived experience of family resilience after a spinal cord inury: a study using the Parse research method

Authors: Hsiao-Yu Chen and Shu-Huan Lin

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):P5

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Advantages of a two-step procedure for the screening of idiopatic scoliosis

Authors: Angelo Gabriele Aulisa, Marco Galli, C Perisano and L Aulisa

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O5

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Living with spinal deformities: the Indian experience

Authors: Ajit K Dalal

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):P6

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Identification of a high-risk young population for progressive idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Konstantinos Soultanis, Nikolaos Pyrovolou, Panayotis Kontovazenitis, Anna Lenti, Panayotis Pantos, Konstantinos Starantzis and Panayotis Soucacos

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O6

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Why are the extension/strengthening exercises wrong in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis? New conservative treatment plan based on types of scoliosis (new classification 2001–2007)

Authors: Tomasz Karski, J Karski, J Kalakucki, M Okonski and L Matuszewski

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):P7

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Trunk asymmetry in normal juveniles

Authors: Theodoros B Grivas, Elias S Vasiliadis, Constantinos Mihas, Christina Maziotou, Georgios Triantafyllopoulos and Panagiotis Alexandropoulos

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O7

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Measurement of the hip joint range of motion in adolescent girls with idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Tomasz Kotwicki, Agata Walczak and Andrzej Szulc

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O8

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The trunk and pelvis rotation range of motion and coupled motions in the sagittal plane in adolescent girls with idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Agnieszka Stępień and Andrzej Seyfried

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O9

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First rib asymmetry and shoulder imbalance – assessment of first rib index (FRI) in thoracic X-rays of people without scoliosis

Authors: Nick Sekouris and Panagiotis Smyrnis

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O10

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Lateral spinal radiographs help create an accurate Risser sign grading

Authors: Tomasz Kotwicki

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O11

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A radiographic evaluation of elasticity ın idiopathic scoliotic curves: are lateral bending films reliable enough to estimate curve elasticity?

Authors: Konstantinos Soultanis, Nikolaos Pyrovolou, Georgios Karaliotas, Iasonas Liveris, Vasilios Sakelariou, Georgios Mazis and Panayotis Soucacos

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O12

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Curve pattern changes in idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Joris Hermus, F vd Berg, N Guldemond, A v Ooij and L v Rhijn

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O13

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Assessment of the ability of patients with scoliosis to actively correct the surface asymmetry of the trunk

Authors: Agnieszka Bodnar-Nanuś, Tomasz Kotwicki, Marianna Białek and Andrzej M'hango

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O14

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The use of surface topography in the surveillance of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the influence of patient BMI on the reliability of curve measurement

Authors: Patrick Knott, Steven Mardjetko, Megan Dunn, Jennifer Yatchek and Tatiana Anthony

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O15

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How objective is the measurement of spinal deformity using surface topography?

Authors: Katja Schumann, Ina Püschel and Axel Maier-Hennes

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O16

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Conservative treatment effects on spinal deformities revealed by surface topography – a critical review of literature

Authors: Hans-Rudolf Weiss

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O17

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Evaluating the influence of patient positioning on the accuracy of Ortelius 800 measurements for scoliosis

Authors: Patrick Knott, Steven Mardjetko, Megan Dunn, Daniel Johnson, Stephen Cruze and Juliette Moore

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O18

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Foot loading asymmetry in patients with scoliosis

Authors: Marianna Bialek, Patrycja Pawlak and Tomasz Kotwicki

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O19

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Does an imbalance situation stimulate a spinal straightening reflex in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?

Authors: Michele Romano, Valentina Ziliani, Salvatore Atanasio, Fabio Zaina and Stefano Negrini

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O20

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A method for investigation of spinal kinematics in children with idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Paweł Maciejasz, Wiesław Chwała, Marianna Białek and Tomasz Kotwicki

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O21

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Postural control in standing among adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Authors: Liat Meller-Gattenyo

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O22

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Posture in youths practising oriented training activity

Authors: Marzena Cebula, Krzysztof Czernicki and Jacek Durmala

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O23

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The significance of postural reeducation in scoliosis

Authors: Ion Dan Aurelian Nemeş, Dan V Poenaru, Mihai Drăgoi, Andreea Niţă, Simona Cărăbineanu, Oana Bereteu, Roxana Onofrei, Elena Amaricăi, Daniel Popa, Corina Dobrescu, Iosif Ilia, Razvan Drăgoi and Camelia Nemeş

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O24

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The development of a novel biofeedback system for the evaluation, recording, control and correction of the spinal posture

Authors: Elias Kallistratos, Vassilis Mahairas, Maria Papadopoulou and Themistoklis Parintas

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O25

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Exercises during brace weaning can reduce loss of correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients

Authors: Fabio Zaina, Stefano Negrini, Salvatore Atanasio and Michele Romano

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O26

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Physical exercise and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results of a comprehensive systematic review of the literature

Authors: Michele Romano, C Fusco, S Minozzi, S Atanasio, F Zaina and S Negrini

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O27

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End of treatment results for SEAS exercises: a controlled retrospective study

Authors: Stefano Negrini, Michele Romano, Alessandra Negrini, Silvana Parzini, Fabio Zaina and Salvatore Atanasio

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O28

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Selectively increased trunk mobility with FITS therapy: a preparatory stage for correction of idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Marianna Białek, Wiesław Chwała and Tomasz Kotwicki

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O29

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The short-term effect of therapeutic exercises (TE) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) evaluated by the BACES system

Authors: Caterina Cisotti, C Volpatti, F D'Osualdo and S Schierano

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O30

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Efficacy of spinal orthosis in combination with orthopedic gymnastics in treating patients with idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Fan Yabei, Wang Tong, Wang Hongxing, Li Tao and Qian Kailin

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O31

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Effectiveness of Brügger-therapy in conservative treatment of children with idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Dagmar Pavlů and Iva Bílková

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O32

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Exercise is not an independent risk factor for the development of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: M Potoupnis, E Kenanidis, K Papavasiliou, F Sayegh and G Kapetanos

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O33

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SpineCore treatment for early scoliosis: 15° to 24°

Authors: Christine Coillard, Alin B Circo and Charles H Rivard

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O34

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The use of the SpineCor Dynamic Corrective Brace in Greece: a preliminary report

Authors: Irini Tsakiri, Vangelis Vakaloglou, Kostantinos Karvounis, Petros Kattou and Panagiotis K Soucacos

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O35

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A prospective study on the clinical efficacy and patients' acceptance of SpineCor and rigid spinal orthoses in treatment of AIS

Authors: MS Wong, CY Cheng, BKW Ng, TP Lam, SW Sin, LF Lee-Shum, HK Chow and YP Tam

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O36

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Clinical and postural behaviour of scoliosis patients during daily brace weaning hours

Authors: Stefano Negrini, Claudia Fusco, Michele Romano, Fabio Zaina, Salvatore Atanasio and Valentina Ziliani

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O37

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A reliable dosage meter to track brace usage

Authors: Edmond Lou, Douglas Hill, James Raso, Marc Moreau, Jim Mahood and Douglas Hedden

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O38

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Preliminary results of prediction of brace treatment outcomes by monitoring brace usage

Authors: Edmond Lou, Douglas Hill, James Raso, Marc Moreau, Jim Mahood and Douglas Hedden

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O39

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A study of athletic abilities in idiopathic scoliosis patients with brace therapy

Authors: Akiko Misawa, Yoichi Shimada, Naohisa Miyakoshi, Michio Hongo, Yuji Kasukawa and Shigeru Ando

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O40

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Brace treatment can change aesthetics in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients

Authors: Fabio Zaina, Stefano Negrini and Salvatore Atanasio

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O41

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Pressure measurements in a new TLSO with a dynamic thoracic brace pad for idiopathic scoliosis

Authors: Joris Hermus, P Monteban, N Guldemond, A v Ooij and L v Rhijn

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O42

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BRACE MAP, a proposal for a new classification of braces

Authors: Stefano Negrini, Fabio Zaina and Salvatore Atanasio

Citation: Scoliosis 2009 4(Suppl 1):O43

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