Table 2.
Summary of outcome scores
| Outcome Measure | Boston brace | Harrington rod instrumentation | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoliosis Research Society – 22R | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Function | 4.21 (0.82) | 4.30 (0.83) | 0.281 |
| Pain | 3.73 (0.95) | 3.86 (0.97) | 0.262 |
| Self-Image | 3.60 (0.94) | 3.83 (0.82) | 0.161 |
| Mental | 3.99 (0.74) | 4.07 (0.77) | 0.442 |
| Satisfaction | 3.46 (0.91) | 4.33 (0.76) | 0.000 |
| Short Form - 36 | |||
| Physical Composite Summary | 47.87 (10.26) | 47.54 (11.20) | 0.780 |
| Mental Composite Summary | 50.38 (11.32) | 53.07 (9.24) | 0.070 |
| EuroQOL 5D | |||
| Score | 0.82 (0.15) | 0.85 (0.16) | 0.213 |