Completed research

The BSRF has funded the following research. Further details on each study are available by clicking on the links:

2007
2005
2004
2002
2001
1999
  • Idiopathic scoliosis genetic study

1998

1997

  • How nasal ventilation works in scoliosis
  • The potential role of fibrillin in idiopathic scoliosis
  • Fibrillin deficiency

1996

  • 3 dimensional study of scoliosis in young girl
  • Genetic mapping of a potential locus for human idiopathic scoliosis

1994

  • Biomechanical analysis of scoliotic gait
  • Explore the dynamics of the relationship between learning difficulties and scoliosis

1993

  • Role of fibrillin deficiency in Marfan syndrome and idiopathic scoliosis

1992

  • New approach to spinal deformity
  • Fundamentals of scoliosis causation

1991

  • Better methods of oxygen administration for patients with severe respiratory problems

1990

  • Scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  • Compliance in treatment with bracing

1989

  • Multi channel epidural recording spinal cord function
  • Research into kypho-scoliotic mice to ascertain whether the disorder is caused by abnormalities in the muscle or nerve supply

1988

  • Scoliosis due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy