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

FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings

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,

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?