Quality of life in teens with scoliosis needing brace or surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how much day-to-day quality of life changes for people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who either need a brace or need surgery. It uses a short questionnaire to understand how treatment affects comfort, activity, and overall well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been seen in the scoliosis clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital
- On your first visit, you either need a brace or need surgery for severe scoliosis
- You can read and understand English or Chinese
- You will be required to wear a brace after your clinic visit (if brace is part of your care)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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