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General characteristics of patients at the start of treatment.
| Patients (n =69) | Frequency | % | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | 36.2 | |
| Female | 44 | 63.8 | |
| Age (years) | 13.40±1.93 | ||
| Scoliosis region | |||
| Thoracic | 13 | 18.8 | |
| Lumbar | 5 | 7.2 | |
| Thoracolumbar | 51 | 73.9 | |
| Scoliosis curve | |||
| Left curve | 29 | 42.1 | |
| Right curve | 19 | 27.5 | |
| Double curve | 21 | 30.4 | |
| Cobb angle (°) | 16.23±6.08 (min. 10; max. 36) | ||
| ATR (°) | 5.49±2.06 (min. 3; max. 14) | ||
| Without brace | 51 | 73.9 | |
| With brace | 18 | 26.1 | |
ATR – angle of trunk rotation.
