Main description:

Presents evidence-based information on idiopathic scoliosis treatment and outcomes

Based on over a decade of research and observation conducted by the members of the Harms Study Group and other spinal deformity experts from around the world, this must-have clinical reference provides focused coverage of the most current evaluation and treatment guidelines for idiopathic scoliosis. It draws on case studies to guide readers through specific surgical and nonoperative approaches to the multiple types of adolescent idiopathic spinal deformity, including practical information on the rationale for each approach, techniques, and results.

Features:

In-depth information culled from vast clinical data of world-renowned experts in the Harms Study Group
Curve assessment and treatment recommendations listed by curve type and pattern - Comprehensive discussion of pathogenesis and epidemiology, osteobiologics for spinal fusion, anesthesia for scoliosis surgery, surgical complications, and more
Chapters on key treatment decisions, such as the selection of fusion levels, that teach readers how to critically address clinical questions
More than 600 high-quality illustrations, including numerous full-color clinical photographs, detailed line drawings, and complementary high-resolution radiographs This state-of-the-art text is ideal for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and spine fellows, and is an invaluable companion for any practitioner involved in the surgical and nonsurgical care of patients with spinal deformity.

Contents:

Chapter 1 History of the Treatment of Scoliosis

Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Scoliosis Treatment

Chapter 3 Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Scoliosis

Chapter 4 Epidemiology of Idiopathic Scoliosis

Chapter 5 Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of the Scoliotic Patient

Chapter 6 The Importance of the Sagittal Plane: Spinopelvic Considerations

Chapter 7 The Case For Bracing

Chapter 8 The Case Against Bracing

Chapter 9 Classification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis for Surgical Intervention

Chapter 10 Biomechanics and Reduction of Scoliosis

Chapter 11 Anesthesia for Scoliosis Surgery

Chapter 12 Selective versus Nonselective Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Chapter 13 Selection of Fusion Levels

Chapter 14 Posterior Correction Techniques in Late-onset Scoliosis

Chapter 15 The Use of Traction in Treating Large Scoliotic Curves in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Chapter 16 The Treatment of Rigid Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Releases, Osteotomies, and Apical Vertebral Column Resection

Chapter 17 Surgical Treatment of the Right Thoracic Curve Pattern

Chapter 18 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Treatment of the Double Thoracic Curve Pattern in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Chapter 19 The Surgical Treatment Of Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Curve Patterns (Lenke Type 5): Anterior versus Posterior Approach

Chapter 20 The Surgical Treatment of Double and Triple Curves (Lenke Types 3, 4, and 6)

Chapter 21 Outcomes of Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Chapter 22 Complications in Surgery for Spinal Deformity

Chapter 23 Spinopelvic Fixation in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Chapter 24 Untreated Late-onset Idiopathic Scoliosis and Revision Surgery in Adults

Chapter 25 Osteobiological Agents for Spinal Fusion

Chapter 26 Electrophysiological Monitoring

Chapter 27 Correction Without Fusion

Chapter 28 The Impact of Genetics Research on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis