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Sling immobilization may improve sleep quality vs. bracing after rotator cuff surgery
Sling immobilization for 6 weeks after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair yielded improved sleep quality, decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction with similar clinical outcomes compared with abduction brace use, according to study data.
Nighttime bracing may be effective for moderate-grade adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Nighttime bracing with self-mediated physical activity may be an effective alternative to full-time bracing in patients with moderate-grade adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to published results.
OrthoPediatrics acquires Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics
OrthoPediatrics Corp. has announced the acquisition of Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics, according to a press release.
Functional bracing yielded high nonunion rates for patients with humeral shaft fractures
Compared with several operative interventions, nonoperative treatment with functional bracing yielded the highest rates of nonunion and reoperation for patients with humeral shaft fractures.
Transition to brace after casting for early onset scoliosis may improve quality of life
Patients treated with casting for early onset scoliosis experienced declines in health-related quality of life that were reversible after transitioning from casting to bracing, according to published results.
Brace may prevent further hip displacement in children with nonambulatory cerebral palsy
Published results showed use of a novel hip brace was effective for preventing progression of hip displacement and improving quality of life in patients with nonambulatory cerebral palsy.