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.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.
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.
This page lists some useful websites that can help you learn more about scoliosis.
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.
Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.
When anticipating scoliosis surgery, there are a wide range of emotions to be felt. Read about fears, feelings and coping advice from other teens.
Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.
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 how to properly take care of your teen's incision scar following scoliosis surgery.
Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.
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.
