Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.
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.
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.
Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.
Every patient’s recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Every patient's recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect following your child’s surgery including how they will be monitored immediately after the operation, during recovery and after discharge from the hospital.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
This page lists some useful websites that can help you learn more about scoliosis.
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.
There are a number of concerns that arise around scoliosis. Find out how these different concerns rank among the patients, their families and their surgeons.
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.
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 should be done prior to having an operation for scoliosis, such as when to stop eating and what to bring to the hospital.
X-ray images are the most common tool used to assess scoliosis. Find out how X-rays provide images for tracking the growth and development of scoliosis.
What to expect in the first few months after scoliosis surgery, specifically regarding physical changes and recovery. Suggestions for coping are included.
Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.
This page gives a brief introduction to the diagnosis of scoliosis. Usually a health-care professional doing a routine scoliosis check at the school will pick up on the problem, although sometimes a parent notices it first.
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.
Immediately following scoliosis surgery, you may feel irritable and frustrated. Read about why you may feel this way, and tips for dealing with it.
Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.
