BACKGROUND: Several reports have suggested low bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). We determined bone mineral status in patients with AIS to evaluate the effect of brace treatment on BMD. METHODS: BMD was measured in 46 patients (mean age, 17.8 ± 4.9 ye...
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