Scoliosis

Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.

This section will provide you with an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Find information about what will happen before, during and after surgery.

Every patient's recovery following scoliosis surgery is different. Read about what to expect immediately following an operation for scoliosis.

Learn what to expect in the first few months after scoliosis surgery. Find information about physical changes and recovery. Also find suggestions for coping.

When anticipating scoliosis surgery, there are a wide range of emotions to be felt. Read about fears, feelings and coping advice from other teens.

When someone has scoliosis surgery, this will affect everyone around them including their family and friends. Also find suggestions for coping with school and work during this stressful time.

Here are some personal stories from five teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.