Impact of the physical therapy–managed spinal orthoses program on cost of care in the hospital setting: a retrospective interrupted time-series study
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DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzac094
Abstract: Abstract Background The physical therapy (PT) department at a level 1 trauma center identified vendor delivery delays of off-the-shelf (OTS) spinal orthoses that delayed patient mobilization. Objective This study aimed to identify improvements in mobilization… read more here.
Keywords: spinal orthoses; time; cost care; program ... See more keywords
Spinal Orthoses in the Treatment of Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Fractures in the Elderly: A Systematic Review With Quantitative Quality Assessment
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221130048
Abstract: Study Design Systematic review. Objectives Spinal orthoses are frequently used to non-operatively treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), despite the available evidence is rare. Previously systematic reviews were carried out, presenting controversial recommendations. The present study… read more here.
Keywords: quality; spinal orthoses; systematic review; quality assessment ... See more keywords
Spinal Deformities and Advancement in Corrective Orthoses
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8010002
Abstract: Spinal deformity is an abnormality in the spinal curves and can seriously affect the activities of daily life. The conventional way to treat spinal deformities, such as scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis, is to use spinal… read more here.
Keywords: corrective orthoses; deformities advancement; spinal deformities; spinal orthoses ... See more keywords