Well over 400 patients and counting in the BASIS study! 🎉 Huge thanks to all participants & families across our amazing 22 UK hospitals. Your dedication to this vital research is making a real difference! #scoliosisawarenessmonth #scoliosis #basisstudy

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis presents a spectrum of cases, each with unique outcomes post-surgery, as illustrated in these X-rays. In one scenario, a skeletally immature individual with 50 degrees thoracic scoliosis underwent selective thoracic fusion. This approach resulted in minimal blood loss, a swift recovery, and a quicker return to sports activities. Contrastingly, the second X-ray depicts a delayed presentation with an extremely large scoliosis. The patient underwent Halo gravity traction for 6 weeks, followed by a long fusion procedure and osteotomies. This method led to increased blood loss, an extended recovery period, and a prolonged return to regular activities. Both cases fall under adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and were treated by myself and my team. However, the outcomes varied significantly. Seeking timely medical intervention is crucial in achieving favorable results. As a surgeon I can only achieve few things. Person who can make the difference is you ! Remember, Your eyes cannot see what your brain doesn’t know! Awareness, getting medical attention early is very important and a game changer! @AlderHey @RJAH_NHS @SRS_org @Scoliosis_SR @BritScoliosis @BasisStudy @BASSspine @NHSuk

Sadly we no longer have school screening in the UK. However…it may return if we can prove how efficacious modern scoliosis bracing can be through the @NIHRresearch @BasisStudy which has already randomised 428 newly diagnosed patients to Full-Time or Night-Time bracing.

I remember in school that the school nurse use to check us all for scoliosis as well as other things . Not sure when that stopped .

#ScoliosisAwarenessMonth check out the ABCD of diagnosis scoliosis early thanks to @Scoliosis_SR and @SMunigangaiah And check out this helpful video… youtu.be/ovA22_a-Lxs?si=EVft… @BasisStudy @BritScoliosis

June is #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth! In the UK, scoliosis is usually treated with a full-time brace (20 hrs/day). Other countries may often use braces only worn at night. The BASIS trial is studying if night-time bracing works just as well as full time braces. 
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How do the experiences of young people with #scoliosis differ between those who wear a full time brace & those with a night time only brace? 🩻 New paper with pointers for health practitioners & schools to support patients boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/… @BasisStudy @BritScoliosis

A team 👍🎉 it needs lot of team effort !

Let’s relive every moment of the @BasisStudy so far 😍😉😁. @NIHRresearch @CTRU_Sheffield @BritScoliosis @ScoliosisukLTD

A brilliant study that we’re proud to be contributing to! 🎉

The Nighttime vs. Conventional brace study for scoliosis has reached a milestone - over 200 participants randomized! 🎉🤩 Check out BASISstudy.org and stay tuned for more updates. 💪 #ScoliosisStudy #MedicalResearch #BASISstudy