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SPINAL DEFORMITIES, AN ISSUE OF NEUROSURGERY CLINICS, 18-2
Spinal Deformities, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, 18-2
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By
Dean Chou, MD
Sigurd Berven

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Description
Neurospinal disorders are discussed in depth with topics that discuss classification and radiographic assessment. Specific conditions are presented, such as degenerative scoliosis, cervical deformity, pediatric deformity, and adult and adolescent idiopathic deformity. Surgical management and techniques for specific conditions are presented along with outcomes measurement. This special issue in Neurosurgery provides additional content online on TheClinics.com
Contents: Classification of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Classification of adult scoliosis; Radiographic evaluation of deformity; Correlation of radiographic and clinical findings; Physical exam in the assessment of spinal deformity; Spondylolisthesis; Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Degenerative scoliosis; Adult idiopathic scoliosis; Flatback deformity; Cervical deformity; Scheuermann's Kyphosis; Other causes of pediatric deformity; Neuromuscular, congenital, syndromic; Indications for surgery - Adult vs Adolescent; Concepts of surgical correction?segmental, derotation, translation; Surgical strategies; Derotation of the spinel; Posterior-based osteotomies; Kyphectomy for myelodysplasia; Combined anterior and posterior surgery; Cervicothoracic fixation; Pelvic fixation; Complications in deformity surgery; Role of osteobiologics; Measuring outcomes in deformity.


Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 240 pages, publication date: JUL-2007
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-4340-9
ISBN-10: 1-4160-4340-3
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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Last update: 13 Oct 2009
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