When anticipating scoliosis surgery, there are a wide range of emotions to be felt. Read about fears, feelings and coping advice from other teens.
Learn what is involved in scoliosis surgery, what to expect when you are recovering and how to cope with your emotions, and your friends and family.
When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Immediately following scoliosis surgery, you may feel irritable and frustrated. Read about why you may feel this way, and tips for dealing with it.
When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.
There are many people involved in a surgery for scoliosis. Find out about the healthcare team involved and what to expect when you arrive at the hospital.
This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.
What to expect in the first few months after scoliosis surgery, specifically regarding physical changes and recovery. Suggestions for coping are included.
Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.
Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.
Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.
Here are the personal stories of four teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.
Having scoliosis surgery can be a very emotionally difficult experience for a teenager. Learn about common stressors as well as how to cope with them.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Find out what happens when a patient enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what to expect during scoliosis surgery.
After scoliosis surgery, there are some personal care issues you may be faced with. Read the experiences of other teens that also had scoliosis surgery.
This page gives a few statistics on how many teens may need additional surgery in the future. It describes why additional surgery may be required. It gives an idea of what to expect in terms of medical follow-up as the teen gets older.
Staying in a hospital can be difficult. Find out tips about how to make your hospital stay a little easier while you are recovering from scoliosis surgery.
Find out what should be done prior to having an operation for scoliosis, such as when to stop eating and what to bring to the hospital.
Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.
Following scoliosis surgery, some teenagers may need to wear a brace. Learn about how the brace is made, and why and when it is used.
After a scoliosis operation, doctors and nurses will monitor your pain and recovery using a variety of different techniques. Read about the tests they use.
Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.
Learn about how to properly take care of your teen's incision scar following scoliosis surgery.
