Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of Dynamic Radiographs in Determining Fusion Level in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Sponsors:

AO Foundation, AO Spine

Conditions:

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

10-18 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify the flexibility radiograph(s) that can most accurately predict the curve behaviour after surgical correction of AIS. With these findings, the investigators hop...

Detailed Description

The Lenke Classification is the most widely-accepted classification for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) in the world. Its recommendations for fusion of the minor curves depend on its structurali...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients diagnosed with AIS who reach the threshold for surgical correction.
  • Patients aged 10 to 18 years

Exclusion

  • Neuromuscular deformity
  • Prior fusion or spine surgery
  • Spinal tumor diagnosis
  • Congenital anomalies

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2016

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

134 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03296228

Start Date

May 1 2016

End Date

December 31 2018

Last Update

May 6 2020

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Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong