Priority 18 from the Scoliosis PSP

UNCERTAINTY: When and how does scoliosis affect other parts of the body to cause additional symptoms? (JLA PSP Priority 18)
Overall ranking 18
JLA question ID 0059/18
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
Original uncertainty examples How do different degrees of scoliosis impact on respiratory function? ~ To what extent are hip dislocation and scoliosis linked in neuromuscular conditions? ~ How is Jaw function affected by scoliosis? ~ What is the effect on internal organs when body shape is changed by scoliosis ~ Are migraines linked to scoliosis? ~ Will scoliosis affect my heart at all? ~ does having scoliosis have any bearing on whether someone will develop abcesses on their back? ~ Why is no research done on restricted lung defect in middle age owing to adolescent scoliosis?
PSP information
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