Book description
Here is the first book to bring basic and clinical science together in
the challenging field of spinal deformities. A renowned team of
international authors provide the soup-to-nuts information you need,
demonstrating not only how to stop progression of a deformity, but also
how to quickly and safely correct it. Beginning with an introduction to
surgical anatomy, the book covers physiology, pharmacology, neurology,
radiology, instrumentation, surgical techniques, complications, and
more. It provides vital details on every aspect of spinal deformities
from degenerative disc disease and neuromuscular scoliosis to fusion
techniques and revision surgery. Special features of this encyclopedic
resource:State-of-the-art approaches to clinical evaluation, treatment,
and rehabilitation from a who's who of leading expertsMore than 1,000
high-quality illustrations demonstrate all surgical proceduresDetailed,
in-depth analysis of everything from anatomy and pharmacology to
biomechanics and anesthesiologyEndorsed by the world's leading
scoliosis/spinal organization, The Scoliosis Research SocietyThis book
is the bible for treating spinal deformities that every orthopedic
surgeon, neurosurgeon, and resident needs. Take advantage of this
single-volume text that contains all the facts and information necessary
to successfully manage spinal deformities! ''The various texts benefit
from superb iconography. This work, which goes far beyond spine
deformities, constitutes a reference book.'' -- European Journal of
Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology Rush Medical College, Chicago,
IL
