Exploration of Contributory Factors to an Unpleasant Bracing Experience of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients a Quantitative and Qualitative Research

• Main Authors: Huan Wang (Author), Xianglong Meng (Author), Daniel Tetteroo (Author), Frank Delbressine (Author), Yaozhong Xing (Author), Keita Ito (Author), Yong Hai (Author), Panos Markopoulos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: To obtain a better understanding of the wearing habits and preferences of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing rigid brace treatment, we examine what factors contribute to patients' perceived discomfort during the treatment. Methods: Seventeen AIS patients treat...