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British Scoliosis Research Foundation

Registered Charity Number 803772

Patrons: Mr. Michael Atherton OBE, Mrs. Roald Dahl & Mr. Bernie Ecclestone

11th International Phillip Zorab Symposium

3-5th April 2006 Christ Church, Oxford, UK

Aetiology and New Treatments for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Click here to download the electronic flyer, timetable and registration form*.

*Registration forms may be emailed to jeremyfairbank@uk-consultants.co.uk, faxed to 001865744455 or sent through the post to Jeremy Fairbank, St Lukes Hospital, Latimer Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7PF UK

Background

Phillip Zorab was a chest physician in London with an interest in scoliosis
These symposia have taken place on occasional basis over the last 30 years to study aspects of scoliosis in depth
They have been supported by clinicians and scientists from all over the world
Much new work has been done in the field of idiopathic scoliosis aetiology. If this work leads to new treatments, how are we to test these in clinical trials?
Christ Church was the venue for the 10th meeting in 1998.
This college provides the perfect environment for academic discussion in the heart of the University of Oxford

Objectives

To review knowledge of aetiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
To identify possible clinical applications of new knowledge of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
To develop methodology for the assessment of new treatments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Methodology

Dahlem style conference

Initial plenary session + keynote speakers
4 Group sessions on the main areas of aetiology research
Clinical session to examine methodology of application of new knowledge
Final plenary sessions + keynote speakers

Invitation
To all clinicians and scientists with an interest in scoliosis aetiology and developing new treatments

Website: www.ndos.ox.ac.uk/pzs
Email: jeremyfairbank@uk-consultants.co.uk
Address: Jeremy Fairbank
St Lukes
Latimer Road
Oxford OX3 7PF
UK