Treatment of the idiopathic scoliosis with the Chêneau Derotation orthosis

Abstract

We reported early results of the new derotation orthosis for the idiopatic scoliosis (Cheneau, 1976), which is used recently in Europe. The purpose of this orthosis is to obtain an active and passive correction. Derotating pressure is applied transversolaterally, and fenestration on the concave side allows to correct the rotational deformity. Respiratory movement of the chest can be available as the correcting power in this orthosis. Early results in four patients were demonstrated. They all had thoracolumbar curvature and showed primary correction of 47.9% in average.