Return to Sport After Posterior Spinal Fusion

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The primary purpose of this prospective study is to determine when adolescent athletes with idiopathic scoliosis are able to return to sports participation after posterior spinal fusion surgery.

Detailed Description
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The investigators aim to determine at what time subjects return to athletic activity, and how long after surgery they are performing at pre-surgical levels. The investigators will enroll adolescent athletes that meet the inclusion criteria below, and follow their postoperative activity level with standardized activity questionnaires on a monthly basis until the subject reaches their baseline pre-surgical performance level. The investigators primary aim is to determine at what time patients return to sports without any restrictions to contact level or type of play. The investigators secondary aim is to quantitatively assess when patients are able to compete at their prior level of play as determined by self-assessment surveys, as well as identify any post-operative complications in these patients after return to sports.

Official Title
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Return to Sport After Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Athletes With Idiopathic Scoliosis: a Prospective Study

Conditions
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Posterior Spinal Fusion

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Level of play: high school or club level Frequency of play at above level: >3mos/year Age: 10-18 years of age (inclusive) Sports: at least one sport, contact, non-contact, or collision. No sports exclusion criteria Spinal deformity criteria: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, curve size 40-75 degrees Exclusion Criteria: Play at recreational/intramural level Non-English Speaking Patient Sports participation <3 mos/year Non idiopathic etiology or curves >75 degrees Treatment outside of Children's Hospital Colorado provider care network

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 10 Years
Maximum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Return to Sport | Identify at what time patients return to sports without any restrictions. | Less than 1 year following surgery | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Physical Function Levels | Identify at what time patients report physical function returns to their pre-surgical levels. | Less than 1 year following surgery | 
| Postoperative Complications | Identify any postoperative complications related to release to full activity one month after surgery. | Up to 1 year follow up | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Posterior Spinal Fusion, Return to Sport