Results 21 to 30 of about 19,003 (265)

Impact of fashion braces on oral health related quality of life: a web-based cross-sectional study

BMC Oral Health, 2020
Background Orthodontic braces have become symbols of wealth and fashion accessories in some parts of the world. However, there is a scarcity of information about the effects of fashion braces on various aspects of quality of life.
Zaki Hakami, Hye Soo Chung, Seham Moafa, Hadia Nasser, Hajar Sowadi, Safeena Saheb, Ahmed M. Bokhari, Nina K. Anderson   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis using Distraction Force

Journal of Integrated Health Sciences, 2022
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition among old age person, which affects joint motion disabling to perform daily routine tasks. This hampers their overall quality of life.
Rani Kumari
doaj   +1 more source

Bracing and reciprocation [PDF]

British Dental Journal, 2001
In this part, we will discuss
J C, Davenport, R M, Basker, J R, Heath, J P, Ralph, P O, Glantz, P, Hammond   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

An Update on Unloading Knee Braces in the Treatment of Unicompartmental Knee Osteoarthritis from the Last 10 Years: A Literature Review

The Surgery Journal, 2018
Background The incidence of osteoarthritis is increasing and it is one of the most common causes of chronic conditions. Total knee replacement is the mainstay of treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis; however, with long waiting lists and high ...
Dylan A. Mistry, Amit Chandratreya, Paul Y. F. Lee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Finite Element Study on Compressive Resistance Degradation of Square and Circular Steel Braces under Axial Cyclic Loading

Applied Sciences, 2021
In this study, detailed finite element analysis was conducted to examine the seismic performance of square and circular hollow steel braces under axial cyclic loading. Finite element models of braces were constructed using ABAQUS finite element analysis (
Hubdar Hussain, Xiangyu Gao, Anqi Shi
doaj   +1 more source

Short-Term Outcomes of the Boston Brace 3D Program Based on SRS and SOSORT Criteria: A Retrospective Study

Children, 2022
Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine with a Cobb angle greater than 10 degrees, accompanied by rotation of the vertebral body.
James H. Wynne, Lauren R. Houle
doaj   +1 more source

Milwaukee Brace

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 2011
The Milwaukee brace had been a standard of nonsurgical treatment for scoliosis since 1954. Milwaukee brace 23-hours wearing protocol was most effective for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. However, Milwaukee brace 23-hours wearing showed an impact on psychosocial functioning of the patients.
Toru, Maruyama, Katsushi, Takesita, Tomoaki, Kitagawa, Yusuke, Nakao   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Analysis of the Effects of Different Orthodontic Appliances on Salivary pH Levels: An In vitro Approach

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Orthodontic appliances can influence the oral environment, including salivary pH levels, which play a crucial role in maintaining oral health.
Mohammad K. Alam, Mohammad Y. Hajeer, Mashael Z. Alfuhigi, Mohammed A. Alrubaysh, Abdulmajeed F. Alsabilah, Moath A. Alslai   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spinal Deformities and Advancement in Corrective Orthoses

Bioengineering, 2020
Spinal deformity is an abnormality in the spinal curves and can seriously affect the activities of daily life. The conventional way to treat spinal deformities, such as scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis, is to use spinal orthoses (braces ...
Athar Ali, Vigilio Fontanari, Marco Fontana, Werner Schmölz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of orthopedic insoles on spinal deformity and walking in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis summary

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of scoliosis-specific exercise therapy combined with braces and orthopedic insoles on improved spinal deformity and walking ability in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).MethodFrom September 2019 to September 2020,
Yangzheng Li, Huang Xiaoli, Nan Ye, Xin Songjian, Liu Li, Huang Qianqi, Yan Yining, Changsheng Li   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source