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AUSTRALIAN SPINE REGISTRY
About four million Australians (one in six) report having back problems. Almost half of them say back problem restricts their daily activity*.
Left untreated, back problems can cause pain, lead to poorer quality of life, psychological distress and disability.
Spine surgery is usually the last resort in the treatment of back problems.
While surgery is not necessary or suitable for everyone with back problems, approximately 45,000 Australians undergo spine surgery every year.
The Australian Spine Registry (ASR) is an initiative of the Spine Society of Australia aiming to improve the quality of care provided to people who have spine surgery in Australia.
The information collected by the ASR provides an important resource for patients, surgeons, health service providers and policy makers.
*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2017–18 National Health Survey
Prevalence of back problems, by age group and sex 2017–18
Source: Australian Institute of Health & Welfare analysis of ABS 2019
Australian Spine Registry
SCOLIOSIS AUSTRALIA
Scoliosis Detection Screening Management Treatment
Early detection of scoliosis is crucial to ensure timely intervention and prevent further progression. Routine screenings, especially during growth spurts, play a vital role in catching scoliosis in its early stages, which leads to a higher chance of successful treatment.
The Scoliosis Australia website is a comprehensive resource for paediatric and adolescent patients with scoliosis, and their parents. It offers in-depth information about scoliosis including: how to detect it; the causes, symptoms and treatment of scoliosis; x-ray and imaging guidelines; inheritance; and the role of surgery, if necessary, in managing this condition.
The Scoliosis Australia website is a project of the Spine Society of Australia.
Scoliosis Australia
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