Priority 15 from the Scoliosis PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What are the most effective combinations of treatment (drugs, physiotherapy, alternative therapies) and self-management approaches (exercise, yoga) to manage the pain caused by scoliosis (pre-surgery)? (JLA PSP Priority 15) | |
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| Overall ranking | 15 |
| JLA question ID | 0059/15 |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence |
Previous related research studies - None identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Musculoskeletal |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | What is the most successful management of pain in older people with scoliosis? ~ Does the use of a Brace/Orthosis significantly reduce pain or improve long term outcomes? ~ Is Physiotherapy effective in helping with posture related Pain In scoliosis? ~ What are the best combination of painkillers recommended for (1) moderate pain and (2) severe pain? ~ Alternative therapies to surgery I.e. With patients with long-term pain. Physiotherapy is often not sufficient, yet specialists don't often recommend chiropractor/acupuncture treatment. What else can assist/help patients? ~ What treatments are effective in managing pain for young people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0059 |
| PSP name | Scoliosis |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 54 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the PSP final report held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 4 November 2017 |