Orthopaedic Surgery

Category: Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, HIC#12778
Title:
Prospective Study of Deformity Management and Pulmonary Function in Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Prospective Multi-Center Study
Contact:Karen Johnson
Phone:(434)924-5938
E-mail:kms4c@virginia.edu

UVa Health System, Department of Pediatrics, Orthopedics Division seeks ages birth to 8 years with early onset scoliosis for a research study.

The purpose of the study is look at the different treatments of scoliosis and the outcomes of these treatments. Study involves answering questions after 3 regular clinic appointments at Kluge Childrens' Rehabilitation Center.

No compensation is provided for this study.

Contact Information:
For more information please contact:
Karen S. Johnson 434-924-5938 or 800-627-8596 ext. 4-5938
IRB-HSR# 12778

Principal Investigator: Mark Abel, MD
Primary Investigator: Abel Mark, F
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
 Accepts adult enrollment :NO
Accepts minor enrollment :YES