Main description:

This book follows a context-based approach to management of early-onset scoliosis (EOS) in countries with limited resources in education, finance, and research. Due to the great variety in etiology, onset age, progression rate, and severity associated with EOS, it calls for a unique treatment plan. This book enumerates the optimal provision of surgical and non-surgical services, from education/training of local surgeons, to effective teamwork, to implementing an effective data collection system; helping the surgeon to gain a hands-on experience. It also illustrates the successful execution of deformity correction using real life experiences from countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Key Features

Discusses biomedical principles that will help to get universally standard implants that are credible and affordable for countries with limited resources.

Specific surgical Guidelines and the ability to develop evidence-based practice for this service would be an interesting read for surgeons working in global organizations as well as to local surgeons.

First book to focus on countries with limited resources for the management of early onset scoliosis.

Contents:

Preface. Acknowledgments. Editors. List of Contributors. List of Abbreviations. Introduction. Economics and Implementing Early-Onset Scoliosis in Limited-Resources Facilities. Mismatch in Expectations between Industry and Countries with Limited Resources. Organisational Deficiencies in Developing Countries and the Role of Global Surgery. Blended Learning in Training Paediatric Deformity Surgeons. Evidence-Based Medicine in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Normal and Abnormal Development and Growth of Spine and Thoracic Cage. Pulmonary Evaluation and Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis. Conservative Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis. Anaesthetic Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis. Biomechanics of Surgical Intervention Associated with Early-Onset Scoliosis. Principles of Surgical Management. Preoperative Diagnosis and Management. Principles of Intraoperative Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis. Postoperative Management for EOS Children. Principles of Management of Long-Term Complications in EOS. Management of Spinal Tuberculosis in Young Children. Guidelines for Management in Limited-Resource Settings: Pakistan Experience. China Experience. Egyptian Experience of Surgical Management of Early-Onset Scoliosis. Mozambique Experience. Chile Experience. Evolution of Experience and Practise in Two Nations. Experience of EOS Management in Two Worlds-II. Cross-Border Spine Surgical Treatment: Issues to Consider. Future Considerations. Index.