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, residents and trainees, who
will use the book to develop a clear understanding of what EOS is, how it is
best treated, and the principles that underlie effective clinical
decision-making in these complex cases.