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Any patient with a curve of greater than 25 degrees
20%
11/54
Boys with a curve of greater than 20 degrees
0%
0/54
Premenarchal girls with a curve of greater than 30 degrees
46%
25/54
More than 5 degrees of progression in a growing child with a 20-degree curve
30%
16/54
A girl who is Risser 4 with a 30-degree curve
4%
2/54
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Brace treatment is recommended for a patient with substantial growth potential (Risser 2), any curve of greater than 30 degrees, or for a patient with a curve of greater than 20 to 25 degrees with more than 5 degrees of documented progression. Skeletally immature patients who have a curve of greater than 25 degrees are not considered for bracing. If a boy has a curve of 20 degrees, progression would be necessary to recommend bracing. A premenarchal girl with the curve of greater than 45 degrees is best treated with early surgical intervention, as progression is extremely likely. A girl who is Risser 4 with a 30-degree curve on presentation should be observed.
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