Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
An International Organization Dedicated to the Education, Research and Treatment of Spinal Deformity
Our Mission is to Foster Optimal Care for All Patients with Spinal Deformities
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Catherine:
A story of Perseverance and Grace
Kathy Farrer Story
The Long Road Back
Matson's Story
Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Stacy's Story:
A Professional Golfer's Scoliosis Diagnosis & Treatment
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Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Neuromuscular Scoliosis
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Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis and Fixed Sagittal Imbalance
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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Adult Scoliosis Diagnosis and Treatment
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Some Battles Can Be Won!
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Adult Scoliosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Hannah's Story
Look How Much I have Grown!
Marida's Story
I feel and look like a whole new person!
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Kyphosis
Congenital Kyphosis
Definition and Classification
Evaluation
Prognosis
Non-Operative Treatments
Surgical Treatments
In Situ Fusion
Instrumented Fusion and Osteotomy
Developmental Kyphosis
About Developmental Kyphosis
Nonsurgical Management
Surgical Treatment
Traumatic Kyphosis
Adult / Fixed Sagittal Imbalance
About Adult / Fixed Sagittal Imbalance
Types of Sagittal Imbalance
Causes of Fixed Sagittal Imbalance (Flatback Syndrome)
Nonoperative Treatment
Operative Treatment
Scoliosis
Common Scoliosis Questions
Congenital Scoliosis
Introduction
Evaluation
Prognosis
Early Onset Scoliosis
About Early Onset Scoliosis
Introduction
Evaluation
Treatment
Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Introduction
Evaluation
Prognosis
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Introduction
Evaluation
Prognosis
Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Introduction
Evaluation
Prognosis
Other Types of Early Onset Scoliosis
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Introduction
Evaluation
Prognosis
Syndromic Scoliosis
Introduction
Evaluation
Prognosis
Treatment
Introduction
Observation
Bracing
Traction
Surgery
Introduction
In Situ Spinal Fusion
Hemi-epiphysiodesis
Hemivertebra Resection
Growth Friendly Surgery
Distraction Based
Guided Growth
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Fusion with Instrumentation
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescents
About Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Physical Findings
Imaging Evaluation
Treatment
Non-Operative Treatments
Observation / Alternative Treatment
Bracing
Surgical Treatment
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Other Diseases
Diagnosis
Treatment
VEPTR Expansion Thoracoplasty for Thoracic Insufficiency
Adults
About Adult Idiopathetic Scoliosis
Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Post-Surgical Deformity
Diagnosis
Imaging Studies
Nonoperative Management
Surgical Treatment
Adult Spinal Deformity
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Radiographs
Treatment Options
Neuromuscular
About Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Indications for Surgery
Spinal Stabilization
Spondylolysis
Adolescent Back Pain
Spondylolysis
Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Nonoperative Treatment
Operative Treatment
The Aging Spine
Osteoporosis and Compression Fractures
Osteoarthritis and Other Degenerative Conditions of the Spine:
Degenerative Discs and Facet Joints
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Lumbar Disc
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Pseudarthrosis
Scoliosis and Other Spine Deformities:
Adult Idiopathic and Degenerative (De Novo) Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Commonly Asked Patient Questions
Preface
Answers to Questions Commonly Asked by Patients
What Is Scoliosis?
What Is Kyphosis?
Do I Have Scoliosis?
What Are Spinal Deformities?
What Are the Signs of Scoliosis?
What Causes Scoliosis?
Who Gets Scoliosis?
What Ill Effects Can Result From Scoliosis?
What Should Be Done?
What Causes Abnormal Kyphosis?
Brace Treatment for Spinal Deformity
What Happens if the Curve Requires Surgery?
Frequently Asked Scoliosis Questions
Overview
Introduction to Scoliosis
Treatment Options for Scoliosis
Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis
Scoliosis Surgery: Things to Consider
Growing Up With Scoliosis
Questions for Patients to Ask
What Are My Treatment Options?
Overview
Observation
Bracing
Surgical Treatment
Living with Scoliosis
Glossary
Links
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Your Orthopaedic Connection
Bone and Joint Decade
British Scoliosis Research Foundation
National Scoliosis Foundation
Scoliosis Association
Scoliosis Association-UK
Donate to the SRS Research Endowment Fund
Setting Scoliosis Straight Handbook
Professionals
Advocacy & Public Policy
AAOS Orthopaedic Disclosure Program
Advocacy Committee Newsletter Article (PDF)
Coding Corner
CMS query into the efficacy of spinal surgery (PDF)
Neuromonitoring Information Statement
Scoliosis Awareness Month
Scoliosis Media Guide (PDF)
Position Statments
Industry Support for Programs of the Scoliosis Research Society
Insurance Reimbursement for Spinal Orthosis Used in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Pediatric Spinal Devices
School Screening Programs for the Early Detection of Scoliosis
Somatosensory Evoked Potential Monitoring of Neurological Spinal Cord Function During Spinal Surgery
Adult Deformity Indication
Pediatric Spine Deformity Fusion Indications Statement
Awards and Scholarships
Conditions and Treatment
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Main
Causes
Symptoms
Physical Findings
Imaging Studies
Treatment
Congenital Kyphosis
Main
Treatment
Prognosis
Congenital Scoliosis
Main
Observation
Bracing
Surgery
In Situ Spinal Fusion
Hemi-epiphysiodesis
Hemi Vertebra Resection
Growing Rods
VEPTR Treatment
Instrumentation and Fusion
Prognosis
Infantile Scoliosis
Main
Observation
Bracing
Casting
Surgery
In Situ Spinal Fusion
Growing Rods
Instrumentation and Fusion
Long Term Prognosis
Juvenile Scoliosis
Main
Observation
Bracing
Casting
Traction
Surgery
In Situ Spinal Fusion
Growing Rods
Instrumentation and Fusion
Long Term Results
Kyphosis in the Adolescent and Young Adult
Main
Scheuermann's Kyphosis/Disease
Summary
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis
Educational Materials
Brochures
CMS Query into the Efficacy of Spinal Surgery (PDF)
Leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery
Neuromonitoring Information Statement (Word)
SRS Bracing Manual
Idiopathic Scoliosis (PDF)
Brace Biomechanics
Brace Wear Compliance (PDF)
Milwaukee Brace (PDF)
Boston Brace (PDF)
Wilmington Brace (PDF)
Charleston Brace (PDF)
Providence Brace (PDF)
3-D Consideration
European Braces
Scheuermann's Kyphosis (PDF)
SpineCor System (PDF)
Annotated Bibliography (PDF)
Global Outreach
About the Global Outreach Program
Educational Materials
Donated Books (XLS)
Research Data Collection (PPT)
The Feasibility and Efficacy of Intraoperative Neural Monitoring in Developing Countries (PPT)
Segmental Instrumentation Info (XLS)
International Educational: Curriculum and Lectures (PPT)
Lunch Time Symposium (PPT)
Forms
Instructions for FOCOS database (Word)
FOCOS Database request form (Word)
Site Assessment Checklist (PPT)
Site Info Template (Word)
SRS Global Outreach Mission Report Form (Word)
SRS Endorsed Site Application (Word)
Future Meetings
Links
Children's Orthopedics in Underserved Regions (COUR)
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO)
The Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS)
US State Department Travel Advisories
Mission Statement
Other Available Programs
SRS Endorsed Programs
Sofia, Bulgaria
Butterfly Foundation (Fundacion Mariposa)
Cali, Colombia
Guayquil, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Cairo, Egypt
FOCOS-Accra, Ghana
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Indonesia
Vilniu, Lithuania
Jiotepe, Carazo, Nicaragua
Trinidad
Kampala, Uganda
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
Wenzhou
SRS Educational Scholarship
Previous Scholarhip Recipients
SRS Global Outreach Visiting Fellowship Program
Glossary (Medical Professionals)
SRS 3-D Terminology
SRS Biomechanics Glossary
SRS Revised Glossary of Terms
History of SRS
Membership
Main
Application (PDF)
Sliding Fee Dues Country Codes (PDF)
Fast Track Approach to Active Fellowship
Spine Deformity Journal
SRS E-Text
SRS Outcomes
Bibliography (PDF)
SRS 30 Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 30 Score Sheet (PDF)
SRS 30 Sample Scoring (PDF)
SRS 24 Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 23 Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 22r Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 22r Scored Sample (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Chinese) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Manuscript (Chinese) (PDF)
SRS 22 - Patient Questionnaire (Dutch) (DOC)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Dutch) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Japanese) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Spanish) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Turkish) (PDF)
The Hibbs Society
Overview
Charter & Mission Statement (PDF)
Past Meetings
2012: Chicago, Illinois (PDF)
2011: Louisville, Kentucky (PDF)
2010: Kyoto, Japan (PPT)
2008: Salt Lake City Utah (PDF)
2007: Edinburgh, Scotland (PPT)
2004: Buenos Aires, Argentina (PDF)
2003: Quebec City, Canada (PDF)
2002: Seattle, Washington
2001: Cleveland, Ohio
2000: Australia
SRS Merchandise
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SRS Meetings
Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course
Future Meetings
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AAOS Orthopaedic Disclosure Program
Spine Related Meetings
Worldwide Conferences
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Kyphosis in the Adolescent and Young Adult
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis
Neuromonitoring Information Statement
Position Statement on Pediatric Spinal Devices
SRS/AAOS Position Statement: School Screening Programs for the Early Detection of Scoliosis
SRS Bracing Manual
CMS query into the efficacy of spinal surgery
Professionals
Advocacy & Public Policy
AAOS Orthopaedic Disclosure Program
Advocacy Committee Newsletter Article
(PDF)
Coding Corner
CMS query into the efficacy of spinal surgery
(PDF)
Neuromonitoring Information Statement
Scoliosis Awareness Month
Scoliosis Media Guide
(PDF)
Position Statments
Industry Support for Programs of the Scoliosis Research Society
Insurance Reimbursement for Spinal Orthosis Used in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Pediatric Spinal Devices
School Screening Programs for the Early Detection of Scoliosis
Somatosensory Evoked Potential Monitoring of Neurological Spinal Cord Function During Spinal Surgery
Awards and Scholarships
Global Outreach Program (GOP) Visiting Fellowship
Global Outreach Program (GOP) Educational Scholarship
Conditions and Treatment
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Congenital Kyphosis
Congenital Scoliosis
Infantile Scoliosis
Juvenile Scoliosis
Kyphosis in the Adolescent and Young Adult
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis
Educational Materials
Brochures
CMS Query into the Efficacy of Spinal Surgery (PDF)
Leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery
Neuromonitoring Information Statement (Word)
SRS Bracing Manual
Idiopathic Scoliosis
(PDF)
Brace Biomechanics
(pending)
Brace Wear Compliance
(PDF)
Milwaukee Brace
(PDF)
Boston Brace
(PDF)
Wilmington Brace
(PDF)
Charleston Brace
(PDF)
Providence Brace
(PDF)
3-D Consideration
(pending)
European Braces
(pending)
Scheuermann's Kyphosis
(PDF)
SpineCor System
(PDF)
Annotated Bibliography
(PDF)
Global Outreach Program
About the Global Outreach Program
Educational Materials
Forms
Future Meetings
Links
Mission Statement
Other Available Programs
SRS Endorsed Programs
Sofia, Bulgaria
Butterfly Foundation (Fundacion Mariposa)
Cali, Colombia
Guayquil, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
Cairo, Egypt
FOCOS-Accra, Ghana
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Indonesia
Vilniu, Lithuania
Jiotepe, Carazo, Nicaragua
Trinidad
Kampala, Uganda
Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
Wenzhou
SRS Educational Scholarship
SRS Global Outreach Visiting Fellowship Program
Glossary
(for Medical Professionals)
SRS 3-D Terminology
SRS Biomechanics Glossary
SRS Revised Glossary of Terms
History of SRS
Membership
Main
Application (PDF)
Sliding Fee Dues Country Codes (PDF)
Fast Track Approach to Active Fellowship
SRS Outcomes
Bibliography (PDF)
SRS 30 Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 30 Score Sheet (PDF)
SRS 30 Sample Scoring (PDF)
SRS 24 Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 23 Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 22r Patient Questionnaire (PDF)
SRS 22r Scored Sample (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Chinese) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Manuscript (Chinese) (PDF)
SRS 22 - Patient Questionnaire (Dutch) (DOC)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Dutch) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Japanese) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Spanish) (PDF)
SRS 22r - Patient Questionnaire (Turkish) (PDF)
The Hibbs Society
Overview
Charter & Mission Statement (PDF)
Past Meetings
2011: Louisville, Kentucky (PDF)
2010: Kyoto, Japan (PPT)
2008: Salt Lake City Utah (PDF)
2007: Edinburgh, Scotland (PPT)
2004: Buenos Aires, Argentina (PDF)
2003: Quebec City, Canada (PDF)
2002: Seattle, Washington
2001: Cleveland, Ohio
2000: Australia
SRS Merchandise