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,

<p><strong>Part I The Growth and Development in Mammalian Spine</strong><br>1 Frontier of the Impossible<br>2 Development of the Spine<br>3 The Genetics of Congenital Scoliosis and Abnormal Vertebral Segmentation<br>4 Respiratory Implications of Abnormal Development of the Spine<br><strong>Part II Congenital Deformities</strong><br>5 Neuroaxial Anomalies<br>6 Congenital Deformities of the Spine<br>7 Surgical Treatment of Congenital Spinal Deformity<br>8 Surgical Treatment: The Nottingham Experience<br><strong>Part III Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis</strong><br>9 Surgical Intervention<br>10 Growth as a Corrective Force<br>11 The Mehta Casting Technique<br><strong>Part IV The Experts' View</strong><br>12 Dual Growing Rod Treatment<br>13 Surgical Options: the Shilla Procedure<br>14 The Experts' View: A Narrative of the Great Debate<br>15 Complications of Growing Rod Treatment<br><strong>Part V Neuromuscular Scoliosis</strong><br>16 The Natural History of Neuromuscular Scoliosis<br>17 Assessing Outcomes in Neuromuscular Scoliosis<br>18 Surgical Treatment and Outcomes<br>19 Best Surgical Strategies for Sitting Comfort<br><strong>Part VI Syndromic Scoliosis</strong><br>20 Medical Intervention and Advances in Medical Management<br>21 Surgical Treatment of Syndromic Scoliosis<br>22 Nonoperative Treatment of Syndromic Scoliosis<br><strong>Part VII Perioperative Care</strong><br>23 Infection and Bleeding<br>24 Perioperative Session: Neurologic Complications<br>25 Physiotherapy<br><strong>Part VIII International Viewpoints</strong><br>26 The North American Experience<br>27 The French Experience<br>28 The Asian Experience<br>29 The North African Experience<br>30 The Oxford Experience<br><strong>Part IX The Future</strong><br>31 Clinical Trials: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?<br>32 Is There a Gold Standard Surgical Option?<br>33 Magnetic Growing Rods<br>34 Current Gaps in Knowledge: What Should Research Provide for the Future?</p>