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Review Question - QID 4773

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Techniques Bracing QID: 4773 (OBQ13.138)
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QID 4773 (Type "4773" in App Search)
A 12-year-old girl who is 3 months postmenarchal undergoes full-time brace treatment for scoliosis. The posteroanterior radiograph (Figure A ) taken at that time reveals a right thoracic curve measures 28 degrees, and the left lumbar curve measures 23 degrees. At age 15, after 3 years of bracing, a repeat posteroanterior radiograph is obtained, now revealing a right thoracic curve measuring 11 degrees and the left lumbar curve measuring 19 degree, and Risser 4. Which statement best represents the indicated course of action in this patient?
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