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Scoliosis: At home

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

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature in the spine. This curve can lead to changes in your child's shoulders, ribcage, pelvis, waist and the overall shape of their back. Find information about the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis.

Leaving the hospital after scoliosis surgery

Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.

Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

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.

After idiopathic scoliosis 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.

Personal care after 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.

Samantha's scoliosis story

Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

What to do before 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.

About scoliosis

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.

Scoliosis: Cons of having or not having surgery

Read about some of the disadvantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the disadvantages of not having surgery.

Scoliosis

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.

Recovering from scoliosis surgery

Learn about how to properly take care of your teen's incision scar following scoliosis surgery.

Teen having height measured in a doctor's office

The future of scoliosis

Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.

Scoliosis surgery in boys

Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.

Coping with your emotions

When anticipating scoliosis surgery, there are a wide range of emotions to be felt. Read about fears, feelings and coping advice from other teens.

Scoliosis and emotional issues

Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.

Scoliosis resources

This page lists some useful websites that can help you learn more about scoliosis.

Communicating with your friends about your scoliosis surgery

Learn some tips for communicating your needs and coping with your friends' reactions to you having scoliosis surgery.

Changes in body shape and back movement

Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.

Helping your teen cope with scoliosis surgery

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.

During your scoliosis surgery hospital stay

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.

Michelle's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Kimberly's scoliosis story

Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

Your incision scar, numbness, and pain

Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.

FAQs for scoliosis surgeons

Find out the answers to several frequently asked questions about scoliosis from leading spine surgeons. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.