Hueter-Volkmann Law; How It Influences the Correction of Scoliosis Curves with Braces?
Abstract
Background: According to the Hueter-Volkmann law, there is asymmetry in the loads applied to the spinal structure on the convex and concave sides, which can increase the severity of scoliosis and its progression. The purpose of this review was to examine the asymmetry of vertebrae in subjects with scoliosis and explore how this theory can be utilized to enhance the effectiveness of braces in controlling and reducing scoliosis curves. A search was conducted in databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ISI Web of Knowledge using keywords like Hueter-Volkmann law and asymmetry in relation to scoliosis. While there were limited studies on the asymmetry of vertebrae in individuals with scoliosis, the findings indicated significant differences in the height of vertebrae and discs between the concave and convex sides. Additionally, the degree of asymmetry was found to be correlated with the severity of scoliosis. It appears that the design of scoliotic braces is influenced by the Hueter-Volkmann law. It is recommended that new brace designs be developed based on the principles of this law to minimize the impact of gravity on the spine.
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24. Gepstein R, Leitner Y, Zohar E, Angel I, Shabat S, Pekarsky I, et al. Effectiveness of the Charleston bending brace in the treatment of single-curve idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2002;22(1):84-7. [PubMed: 11744860].
25. Day G, Frawley K, Phillips G, McPhee IB, Labrom R, Askin G, et al. The vertebral body growth plate in scoliosis: a primary disturbance of growth? Scoliosis. 2008;3:3. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-3-3. [PubMed: 18221547]. [PubMed Central: PMC2253511].
2. Arnold H. Etiology and pathogenesis of spinal abnormalities in the growing period; juvenile kyphosis and scoliosis. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd (1902). 1957;105(2):61-5. [In German]. [PubMed: 13407617].
3. Burwell RG. Aetiology of idiopathic scoliosis: Current concepts. Pediatr Rehabil. 2003;6(3-4):137-70. doi: 10.1080/13638490310001642757. [PubMed: 14713582].
4. Lowe TG, Edgar M, Margulies JY, Miller NH, Raso VJ, Reinker KA, et al. Etiology of idiopathic scoliosis: current trends in research. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2000;82(8):1157-68. doi: 10.2106/00004623-200008000-00014. [PubMed: 10954107].
5. Miller NH. The role of genetic factors in the etiology of idiopathic scoliosis. Spine: State of the Art Reviews. 2000;14:313-7.
6. Robin GC: The etiology of Idiopathic Scoliosis. Boca Raton, FL:CRC Press; 1990.
7. Karimi MT, Rabczuk T. Scoliosis conservative treatment: A
review of literature. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2018;9(1): 3-8. doi: 10.4103/jcvjs.JCVJS_39_17. [PubMed: 29755230]. [PubMed Central: PMC5934961].
8. Taylor JR, Liston CB, Twomey LT. Scoliosis: a review. Aust J Physiother. 1982;28(3):20-5. doi: 10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60770-4. [PubMed: 25025846].
9. Taghi KM, Rabczuk T, Kavyani M. Evaluation of the efficiency of the Cheneau brace on scoliosis deformity : A systematic review of the literature. Orthopade. 2018;47(3):198-204. doi: 10.1007/s00132-018-3529-4 .[PubMed: 29392350].
10. Katz DE, Richards BS, Browne RH, Herring JA. A comparison between the Boston brace and the Charleston bending brace in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1997;22(12):1302-12. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199706150-00005. [PubMed: 9201832].
11. Labelle H, Dansereau J, Bellefleur C, Poitras B. 3-D study of the immediate effect of the Boston brace on the scoliotic lumbar spine. Ann Chir. 1992;46(9):814-20. [In French]. [PubMed: 1299160].
12. Willner S. Effect of the Boston thoracic brace on the frontal and sagittal curves of the spine. Acta Orthop Scand. 1984;55(4): 457-60. doi: 10.3109/17453678408992394. [PubMed: 6475514].
13. de Mauroy JC, Journe A, Gagaliano F, Lecante C, Barral F, Pourret S. The new Lyon ARTbrace versus the historical Lyon brace: a prospective case series of 148 consecutive scoliosis with short time results after 1 year compared with a historical retrospective case series of 100 consecutive scoliosis; SOSORT award 2015 winner. Scoliosis. 2015;10:26. doi: 10.1186/s13013-015-0047-6. [PubMed: 26300954]. [PubMed Central: PMC4545553].
14. de Mauroy JC, Journe A, Gagaliano F, Lecante C, Barral F, Pourret S. The new Lyon ARTbrace versus the historical Lyon brace: A prospective case series of 148 consecutive scoliosis with short time results after 1 year compared with a historical retrospective case series of 100 consecutive scoliosis; SOSORT award 2015 winner. Scoliosis. 2015;10:26. doi: 10.1186/s13013-015-0047-6. [PubMed: 26300954]. [PubMed Central: PMC4545553].
15. de Mauroy JC, Lecante C, Barral F. "Brace Technology" Thematic Series - The Lyon approach to the conservative treatment of scoliosis. Scoliosis. 2011;6:4. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-6-4. [PubMed: 21418597]. [PubMed Central: PMC3069938].
16. Stokes IA, Spence H, Aronsson DD, Kilmer N. Mechanical modulation of vertebral body growth. Implications for scoliosis progression. Spine (Phila Pa 1976 ). 1996;21(10):1162-7. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199605150-00007. [PubMed: 8727190].
17. Scherrer SA, Begon M, Leardini A, Coillard C, Rivard CH, Allard P. Three-dimensional vertebral wedging in mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. PLoS One. 2013;8(8):e71504. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0071504. [PubMed: 23977058]. [PubMed Central: PMC3744570].
18. Mente PL, Aronsson DD, Stokes IA, Iatridis JC. Mechanical modulation of growth for the correction of vertebral wedge deformities. J Orthop Res. 1999;17(4):518-24. doi: 10.1002/jor.1100170409. [PubMed: 10459757].
19. Stokes IA. Analysis and simulation of progressive adolescent scoliosis by biomechanical growth modulation. Eur Spine J. 2007;16(10):1621-8. doi: 10.1007/s00586-007-0442-7 .[PubMed: 17653775]. [PubMed Central: PMC2078290].
20. Beuschau I, Quisth L, Simony A. Initial experience with the providence nighttime bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis. 2014;4;9(Suppl 1):O33. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-9-S1-O33. [PubMed Central: PMC4290413].
21. Bohl DD, Telles CJ, Golinvaux NS, Basques BA, DeLuca PA, Grauer JN. Effectiveness of Providence nighttime bracing in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Orthopedics. 2014;37(12): e1085-e1090. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20141124-56. [PubMed: 25437083].
22. GrivasTB,RodopoulosGI,BardakosNV.Night-timebracesfor treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2008;3(3):120-9. doi: 10.1080/17483100801903954. [PubMed: 18465394].
23. Price CT, Scott DS, Reed FE, Riddick MF. Nighttime bracing for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with the Charleston bending brace. Preliminary report. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1990;15(12): 1294-9. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199012000-00011. [PubMed: 2281373].
24. Gepstein R, Leitner Y, Zohar E, Angel I, Shabat S, Pekarsky I, et al. Effectiveness of the Charleston bending brace in the treatment of single-curve idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2002;22(1):84-7. [PubMed: 11744860].
25. Day G, Frawley K, Phillips G, McPhee IB, Labrom R, Askin G, et al. The vertebral body growth plate in scoliosis: a primary disturbance of growth? Scoliosis. 2008;3:3. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-3-3. [PubMed: 18221547]. [PubMed Central: PMC2253511].
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Karimi M. Hueter-Volkmann Law; How It Influences the Correction of Scoliosis Curves with Braces?. J Orthop Spine Trauma. 2024;10(4):152-4.
