Long-term outcome of non-operatively managed Scheuermann’s Kyphosis V1

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Long-term outcome of non-operatively managed Scheuermann’s Kyphosis

• IRAS ID

  143639

• Contact name

  Enrique Garrido-Stratenwerth

• Contact email

  Enrique.garrido@luht.scot.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Scottish Episcopal Church

• Research summary

  More data is needed on the long-term outcome and natural history of untreated patients with Scheuermann's kyphosis. Unfortunately, the current literature lacks strong levels of evidence particularly concerning natural history and curve progression. This study offers unique access to a large cohort of untreated consecutive patients. We hope that this study will help to define treatment indications in Scheuermann’s kyphosis. Patients will be asked to return for a single clinic visit to undergo a short interview including completion of validated outcome questionnaires, an examination of the spine and a single x-ray.

• REC name

  South East Scotland REC 02

• REC reference

  14/SS/1040

• Date of REC Opinion

  23 Sep 2014

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion