Scoliosis in Children and Teens

Research Progress Related to Scoliosis

The NIAMS continues to support research on scoliosis. Researchers focus on:

• Mechanisms that facilitate straight spinal growth and why these fail in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
• Genetic risk factors for severe scoliosis.
• Decision support tools for parents, children, and providers of children with scoliosis who are deciding whether to undergo spinal fusion.
• Factors that facilitate proper brace usage, including remote compliance monitoring.
• The use of innovative models to identify targets for prevention and new treatments.