Robert F. Heary & Todd J. Albert 
Spinal Deformities [PDF ebook] 
The Essentials

<p><em>Spinal Deformities: The Essentials, Second Edition</em> presents a detailed overview of current key principles and practices involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spinal deformities. Each chapter of this introductory text begins with ‘The Essentials, ‘ a bulleted list that summarizes the most important concepts presented, providing busy surgeons, residents, and fellows with a quick refresher before surgery. <p></p><p>Key Features of the second edition:</p><UL><LI>Seven new chapters: Measuring Value in Spinal Deformity Care; Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Spinal Deformity Surgery; Anatomy with an Emphasis on Alignment; The Importance of the Sacrum and Pelvis in Deformity Evaluation and Treatment; Early Onset Scoliosis; Lateral Interbody Fusion Approaches in Spinal Deformity; and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) for Adult Deformities <LI>All chapters cover classification, patient evaluation, radiographic assessment, indication, treatment options, and complications <LI>Straightforward explanations of the basic as well as the latest advanced modalities and surgical strategies</LI></UL><p>Written by leading experts in spine surgery, this text will be an invaluable reference for all orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, residents, and fellows involved in the care of patients with spinal deformities.</p></p>

Table of Content

<p><strong>Principles of Spinal Deformities</strong><br>1 The History and Overview of Spinal Deformity<br>2 Measuring Value in Spinal Deformity Care<br>3 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Spinal Deformity Surgery<br>4 Anatomy and Evaluation of Spinal Alignment<br>5 Anatomical Variants with Spinal Deformity<br>6 The Importance of the Sacrum and Pelvis in Deformity Evaluation and Treatment<br>7 The Lenke Classification System for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis<br>8 Principles of Sagittal Plane Deformity<br>9 Principles of Coronal Plane Deformity<br>10 Flexible versus Fixed Spinal Deformity<br>11 The Natural History of Spinal Deformity<br><strong>Treatment of Spinal Deformities</strong><br>12 Congenital Scoliosis<br>13 Early-Onset Scoliosis<br>14 Neuromuscular Scoliosis<br>15 Anterior Surgery for Thoracic Scoliosis<br>16 Posterior Approach in Thoracic Deformity<br>17 Lateral Interbody Fusion Approaches in Spinal Deformity<br>18 Anterior-Posterior Surgery for Spinal Deformity<br>19 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformities<br>20 Scheuermann Kyphosis<br>21 Technological Advances in Spinal Deformity Surgery<br>22 Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity<br>23 Osteotomies and Vertebral Column Resections for Complex Spinal Deformities<br>24 Adult Spinal Deformity Revision Surgery<br>25 Surgical Treatment of Spondylolisthesis<br>26 Prevention and Treatment of Posttraumatic Deformity of the Thoracolumbar Spine<br>27 Bracing and Nonoperative Treatment of Spinal Deformity</p>