Main description:

A comprehensive guide to modern treatment in a complex and evolving specialty

FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings (TM)

Covering the spectrum of spinal deformity that occurs between birth and 10 years, early onset scoliosis (EOS) is an evolving specialty that faces unique challenges, especially in controlling the progression of the condition while allowing the growth of the developing spine, lungs and thorax. This important book was inspired by the inaugural early onset scoliosis meeting of spine surgeons and other medical professionals in Christ Church, Oxford, UK, in September 2011. It provides a complete picture of the field today, with topics ranging from spinal development and genetics to advances in medical management to breakthrough surgical techniques that offer promising new options for young patients.

Special Features

Provides practical, evidence-based solutions to managing the full range of congenital, idiopathic, neuromuscular and syndromic conditions that present in early onset scoliosis
Describes pioneering surgical procedures, such as non-invasive, magnetically controlled growing rod systems that reduce the number of repetitive surgeries and hospitalizations
Explores such complex topics as surgical strategies for sitting comfort and features of optimal heelchair seating
Details treatments and outcome measures in diverse, multi-system disorders, such as early onset neuromuscular scoliosis
Highlights perioperative care and the vital role of physiotherapy in children with EOS
Introduces an EOS questionnaire that establishes validated, patient-reported data for outcome assessment

Recognizing the importance of the multidisciplinary team approach in effective management, Early Onset Scoliosis offers the valuable international perspective of many leaders in the field. It is essential for orthopedic and pediatric surgeons,

Contents:

Part I The Growth and Development in Mammalian Spine

1 Frontier of the Impossible

2 Development of the Spine

3 The Genetics of Congenital Scoliosis and Abnormal Vertebral Segmentation

4 Respiratory Implications of Abnormal Development of the Spine

Part II Congenital Deformities

5 Neuroaxial Anomalies

6 Congenital Deformities of the Spine

7 Surgical Treatment of Congenital Spinal Deformity

8 Surgical Treatment: The Nottingham Experience

Part III Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis

9 Surgical Intervention

10 Growth as a Corrective Force

11 The Mehta Casting Technique

Part IV The Experts' View

12 Dual Growing Rod Treatment

13 Surgical Options: the Shilla Procedure

14 The Experts' View: A Narrative of the Great Debate

15 Complications of Growing Rod Treatment

Part V Neuromuscular Scoliosis

16 The Natural History of Neuromuscular Scoliosis

17 Assessing Outcomes in Neuromuscular Scoliosis

18 Surgical Treatment and Outcomes

19 Best Surgical Strategies for Sitting Comfort

Part VI Syndromic Scoliosis

20 Medical Intervention and Advances in Medical Management

21 Surgical Treatment of Syndromic Scoliosis

22 Nonoperative Treatment of Syndromic Scoliosis

Part VII Perioperative Care

23 Infection and Bleeding

24 Perioperative Session: Neurologic Complications

25 Physiotherapy

Part VIII International Viewpoints

26 The North American Experience

27 The French Experience

28 The Asian Experience

29 The North African Experience

30 The Oxford Experience

Part IX The Future

31 Clinical Trials: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?

32 Is There a Gold Standard Surgical Option?

33 Magnetic Growing Rods

34 Current Gaps in Knowledge: What Should Research Provide for the Future?