Curve Correction of Early Onset Scoliosis by Mehta Serial Casts

Assiut University5 enrolled

Overview

Assessment of the role of Mehta Serial Casts in Curve Correction of Early Onset Scoliosis

Early Onset Scoliosis refers to various types of Scoliosis with onset before 10 years of age .In addition to spinal Deformity Progressive Scoliosis will also affect the development of thoracic cage and lungs . So Early correction is important . Curve correction can done by operative and nonoperative techniques . Our Study include the curve correction by Mehta Serial Casts which not need for blood transfusion and has a good role in stop progression and delay the need for surgery .

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Scoliosis

Interventions

CastsOTHER

According to level of scoliosis cast done and recast in a serial manner

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 YearsMax age: 10 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All cases with Early Onset Scoliosis up to 10 years Age presenting to Assiut University Hospitals during 2 years period . Exclusion Criteria: * Cases with previous spine surgery and those whose guardians refuse to participate in the study .

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Difference of the scoliotic cobb angle at last cast

Measurement of Cobb angle in every visit and find the difference of the Scoliotic Cobb angle between first and last visit to assist the Correction ( Cobb angle measured by X Ray

Time frame: 1 year

Central Contacts

Ahmed Kamal Zohery Darwish

CONTACT

01023060980 ak290373@gmail.com

Hesham Mohamed Elbaseet

CONTACT

01007780689

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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