AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 9: Pediatric Spinal Deformity is a concise yet comprehensive review of fundamental surgical and nonsurgical approaches, contemporary issues, and treatment obstacles. Internationally renowned spine surgeons Luis Roberto Vialle, Marinus de Kleuver, and Sigurd Berven and a cadre of esteemed contributors deliver a state-of-the-art reference on deformities of the pediatric spine. From early childhood to adolescent spine disorders, 17 richly illustrated chapters cover diagnosis, preoperative evaluation, imaging, spine surgery interventions, non-fusion procedures, and long-term management.

 

 

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Author Luiz Vialle shares:

"This Master Series Vol 9 is an outstanding issue, thanks to the commitment of the Guest Editors, Marinus and Sig. The selected authors nicely translated to the book their recognized experience on this field. A state-of-art volume that needs to be in every deformity surgeon shelf. AOSpine must be proud of presenting such pearl to the members community.”

 

Guest editor Sigurd H. Berven comments:

"Deformity in the pediatric spine is a common and clinically important pathology.   Understanding the natural history of distinct deformity types, and optimal care regarding evaluation of the patient, non-operative care, and surgical approaches to care is essential to guide an evidence-based approach to care, and to reduce variability in approaches to care between providers within and between countries around the world.  Our knowledge of pediatric deformity continues to evolve, and this textbook provides an up to date overview of our present understanding of optimal care. The textbook is a dynamic reference resource, and provides the most up to date information on current knowledge by experts from around the globe. The book is organized into 3 major sections: Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis and kyphotic deformity, and a final section on global health, safety, and outcomes measurement.  The book will be a useful resource for students of spinal deformity at every level of training."

 

Key Highlights

• Overviews on the classification and natural history of early onset scoliosis and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, with subsequent chapters covering non-operative management and contemporary surgical techniques
• Evidence-based discussion of long-term surgical care outcomes, indications for revision surgery, and strategies for achieving optimal results
• Management of congenital and developmental kyphosis, lordosis, syndromic conditions, and low and high grade spondylolisthesis
• Clinical pearls on spine surgery in the developing world, safety issues and complications, and the importance of developing outcome metrics

 

The AOSpine Masters series, a copublication of Thieme and the AOSpine Foundation, addresses current clinical issues featuring international masters sharing their expertise in the core areas in the field. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evolving, dynamic model of evidence-based approach to spine care.

 

This outstanding textbook is a must have for spine surgeons, in particular those who specialize in treating childhood spine disorders. Orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents, as well as veteran surgeons with extensive knowledge will find this an indispensable tool for daily practice.

 

Order your copy here:

​  aospine.aofoundation.org

 

Print ISBN: 9781626234536

E-Book ISBN: 9781626234543

Pages: 170pp

Illustrations: 155

Euro Price: €109.99

US Dollar Price: $119.99