The reliability of the augmented Lehnert-Schroth and Rigo classification in scoliosis management

Akcay B., KURU ÇOLAK T., Apti A., Colak I., Kiziltas O.

SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, vol.77, no.2, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 77 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4102/sajp.v77i2.1568
  • Journal Name: SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Keywords: scoliosis, augmented Lehnert-Schroth classification, Rigo classification, conservative treatment, reliability, IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS, ADOLESCENT
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: In pattern-specific scoliosis exercises and bracing, the corrective treatment plan differs according to different curve patterns. There are a limited number of studies investigating the reliability of the commonly used classifications systems.