Overview
This prospective pilot study evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of an MRI-guided dynamic support system (MRI-DSS) for rapid, quantitative correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The system uses MRI-compatible air padding supports and programmable pneumatic control to apply and adjust corrective forces in real time. AIS patients underwent MRI-guided bracing, with Cobb angles and biomechanical parameters measured at each pressure level.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: 10-16 years
- Diagnosis: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (Cobb angle 10-25°)
- No prior spinal surgery or other orthopedic conditions
- Able to provide informed consent
- Risser sign 0-5
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age \<10 or \>16 years
- Cobb angle \<10° or \>25°
- History of spinal surgery or other spine disorders
- Contraindications to MRI