Current Practice in Orthotic Treatment of AIS

Current Practice in Orthotic Treatment of AIS (JPO031-1B)

The standard clinical practice and the biomechanical correction concepts of orthotic treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) have not been clearly defined. The purpose of this project was 1) to use a survey tool that polls expert opinions of experienced spinal orthotists to identify areas of agreement or disagreement regarding the current practice of orthotic treatment and the key biomechanical elements in treating AIS and 2) to share the literature review results of all topics identified with significant disagreement in the survey.