Paper #40: Is There an Improvement in Quality of Life with Early Onset Scoliosis Managed with Traditional Growing Rods Converted to Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods?

Introduction of magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) for early onset scoliosis treatment was anticipated to improve quality of life for patients and their families. A cohort of patients converted from traditional growing rods to MCGR may be best suited to detect this improvement and have not previously been examined. Using the validated EOSQ-24, no HRQoL differences were detected between TGR, MCGR, or converted patient cohorts.