The present experiment focused on the topography and X-ray measurements of idiopathic scoliosis subjects before   and after treatment with the Chêneau Brace.  The results are based on a sample size of 23 subjects during a four-year period, and thus the following conclusions appeared to be warranted:

1.         The Chêneau brace significantly decreases lateral deviation and rotation in idiopathic scoliosis patients.

2.         The Chêneau brace significantly decreases major and minor Cobb and torsion angles in idiopathic scoliosis patients.

3.         Subjects with greater than 30 degrees Cobb angle and a Risser sign 0 or 1 had significantly less correction compared to those subjects with less than 30 degrees Cobb angle and Risser sign 0 or 1 and those with greater than 30 degrees Cobb angle and Risser sign 3.

4.         The Chêneau brace significantly improved all parameters in idiopathic scoliosis subjects who had previous brace treatment as well as those who had no previous brace treatment.

5.         The Chêneau brace significantly improved idiopathic scoliosis in subjects who presented King type III, IV and V or 3-curve scoliosis patterns compared to King type I and II or 4-curve scoliosis patterns.