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Database Registry of Scoliosis in Children with CP

Prospective Database Registry of Scoliosis in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Description:

The goal of this study is to monitor long term-outcomes of scoliosis patients who receive surgical treatment, and patients who choose not to have surgery.

Who May Qualify?:

Patients aged 8-21 years diagnosed with cerebral palsy and scoliosis. Patients may be pursuing spinal fusion surgery or have elected not to pursue surgery.

Who Does Not Qualify:

Patients with:

previous spine surgeries
diagnosis of Rett’s syndrome
concomitant lower extremity surgery
Cornelia de Lange syndrome or similar pervasive genetic disorders
tethered cord
spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Interested in participating?

We are currently recruiting

Study Sponsor:

Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation/Harms Study Group

Full IRB Study Title:

Prospective Database Registry Study of Scoliosis in Children with Cerebral Palsy

IRB Study ID:

1618241

If you are interested in this study or have questions about your child's eligibility, please contact:

Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, 330-543-3193 or email research@akronchildrens.org

Lead Investigator

Todd Ritzman, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

Chair, Department of Orthopedics; Director, Spine Center; Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Fracture ClinicOrthopedicsPediatric Neuromuscular ClinicSpine Center