Minimally invasive surgery for adult spine bending and misalignment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial looks at how well minimally invasive back surgery works for adults with long-lasting spine deformities (like bending or uneven alignment). It aims to measure outcomes using questionnaires and spine X-ray measurements after treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- Your spine problem is long-term (from birth, wear-and-tear, unknown cause, nerve/muscle issues, inflammation, or a past treatment) rather than from sudden injury
- You can get full-body standing spine X-rays (front and side views) that include your entire spine
- You plan to have your surgery within 6 months (or you can redo the measurements and questionnaires)
- Your X-rays must meet one of these alignment limits, like poor back-to-hip alignment, significant scoliosis (side curve), or forward body tilt
- Your surgery plan must use minimally invasive techniques over at least 3 spine levels, with certain screw-placement rules
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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