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. 2010 Sep 6;5:19. doi: 10.1186/1748-7161-5-19

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13-year old girl with AIS (39° thoracic). In the previous brace she had 22° high thoracic, 12° low thoracic and 5° lumbar, while in the Chêneau light^®brace she has 22° high thoracic, 8° low thoracic and 11° lumbar. The lumbar correction has not been improved after this x-ray in order to achieve a better balance of curves after treatment and a better cosmetic result. The reduction of material in the Chêneau light^®brace compared to the previous brace is clearly visible. Brace change was necessary due to severe pains in the previous brace [2].