NF1 and Scoliosis Genetic Study
Genetic Evaluation for the Scoliosis Gene(s) in Patients with Neurofibromatosis 1 and Scoliosis
Participants are needed for a study entitled: Genetic Evaluation for the Scoliosis Gene(s) in Patients with Neurofibromatosis 1 and Scoliosis. The study is being conducted by Dr. David W. Polly, Jr. of the University of Minnesota-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Dr. Christopher Moertel of the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics
Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis of NF1 and Scoliosis.
For further information please contact:
Ivana Ninkovic, MPH MS
Spine Clinical Research Coordinator
Tel. 612-273-8082
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39 year old female with nf1 and scoliosis.. living in uk
I am a 69 year old male living in Chicago’s N.Suburbs.I had a operation in 1959 for Scoliosis and was confined with a cast for nearly a year. Two operations seemed to be successful-no more problems. Would like to hear from other guys who have gone through the same.Have other NF issues. Thanks
John, you will get the biggest response to a question like this by joining the Inspire board here http://www.inspire.com/groups/neurofibromatosis-network/. Also, because you are in our area, if you use Facebook you might want to join our private group at http://www.nfmidwest.org/facebookgroup
39 yr old female with nf1 and severe scoliosis… surgeries startrd at 9 and went through age 18. Two daughters with nf1 ,one with a mpnst..
Dawn, where do you live? Please contact the person listed in the study if you think you are eligible and want to participate in research.
55 years old with NF 1 and mild scoliosis. I was a spontaneous mutation. My parents are deceased and my older sisters are unaffected. No past hx of NF in mt family