Life after scoliosis surgery: long-term outcomes study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This research follows adults who had spine-straightening surgery (called fusion) for adolescent scoliosis in their teens. Researchers want to understand how surgery affects your daily life, physical function, and quality of life 10–25 years later.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 25 and 40 years old
- You were diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) before age 18 with a curvature greater than 35 degrees
- You had posterior spinal fusion (PSF) surgery—the standard spine-straightening procedure
- Your surgery was performed 10 to 25 years ago
- You are willing to provide informed consent to participate
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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