ISSG Group Study

[Guest guest]

Hi,

A surgeon that works with ISOP just fwd this to me and hopes to get feed

back from CAST. It takes less than a few minutes. Please participate if

possible.

Thanks!

HRH

__________________________________________

The International Spine Study Group (ISSG) is conducting a study to test the

Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Lumbar Stiffness Disability Index (LSDI),

and Distress and Risk Assessment Method (DRAM) questionnaires. The purpose

of this study is to establish " normative data " , that is, how a typical

person, without spinal deformity and no history of spinal surgery, would

respond to the questions.

Eligibility for participation includes below:

Age 18 years or greater

No prior spine surgery

No prior spine fracture or spinal cord injury

No prior diagnosis of scoliosis

Not currently being evaluated or treated by a healthcare professional for

back pain or back problems

No prior hip or knee surgery

No prior amputation of upper or lower extremity

No history of cancer

No history of neurologic disease (Parkinson's, dementia or Alzheimer's

disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, etc)

Your participation involves answering the questionnaires via links

provided below. Submission of your questionnaire concludes your

participation in the study.

SRS-22r

LSDI

DRAM

There is no payment to you for completing the questionnaire. There are no

costs to you as a result of participation.

Completing this questionnaire is VOLUNTARY. By completing and returning

this questionnaire, you are providing consent to participate in this study.

Thank you for your participation!

The International Spine Study Group (ISSG)