an independent study was undertaken whereby all members of the scoliosis research society as well as orthopedic surgeons known by the authors to be involved in the treatment of spinal deformities were queried to determine 1 ) the role of various forms of traction , 2 ) methods and timing ot application , 3 ) the indications for use with respect to type of spinal deformity and angle of curvature , and 4 ) the complications encountered during use .
C0036439
scoliosis
C0575157
spinal deformity