Scoliosis Outcomes Database Registry

Full Title of Study

Purpose of Study

While there are several surgical options for the correction of idiopathic scoliosis, there are few guidelines to the best surgical approach for particular forms of scoliosis. The purpose of this study is to analyze the long-term outcomes of surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis of all curve patterns treated by either anterior or posterior procedures. In addition, long-term outcomes of nonoperative idiopathic scoliosis will be analyzed.Basic Inclusion Criteria (requirements for being included in study)

Basic Inclusion Criteria (requirements for being included in study)

Age 20 years or younger
Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis for which surgery is recommended to prevent progression of curvature or to correct trunk disfigurement
Nonoperative patients with a cobb angle of greater than 40 degrees and for whom surgery has been offered but patient has elected not to proceed

Basic Exclusion Criteria (reasons for being excluded from study)

Prior spinal surgery
Any neuromuscular comorbidity

Study Visit Requirements

Postoperative visits when first erect and at 1, 2, , 5, 10, 15, and 25 years

Principal Investigator

Baron Lonner, MD