From imaging modalities, to anesthesia considerations, to intraoperative monitoring techniques, this introductory text presents a thorough overview of all key concepts for the accurate diagnosis and successful treatment of spinal deformity. The authors cover the principles of sagittal and coronal balance and address the role of flexible versus fixed deformity in treatment planning. Straightforward explanations of the etiology, pathogenesis, radiologic and clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and both surgical and nonoperative treatment options for each disorder provide the reader with the information necessary for handling each clinical situation with confidence.Highlights:More than 400 drawings, radiographs, and photographs demonstrate pathology of spinal deformities and the techniques to address themCoverage of possible anatomical variations of the deformed spine prepares the clinician for managing complex casesDiscussion of general medical issues including pain management through medication, the potential for postoperative pulmonary complications, and how to manage metabolic bone disordersA review of the latest technological advances using image guidance and robotics in deformity surgeryDescriptions of bracing and casting techniques, with a brief literature review on outcomesWritten by a multidisciplinary team of experts, this book is invaluable for all beginning and experienced neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, residents and fellows in those specialties, and allied health professionals requiring a comprehensive reference and review.Cover Art Illustrator: Chadi Tannoury, M.D.

Principles of Spinal Deformities1 The History and Overview of Spinal Deformity2 Measuring Value in Spinal Deformity Care3 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Spinal Deformity Surgery4 Anatomy and Evaluation of Spinal Alignment5 Anatomical Variants with Spinal Deformity6 The Importance of the Sacrum and Pelvis in Deformity Evaluation and Treatment7 The Lenke Classification System for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis8 Principles of Sagittal Plane Deformity9 Principles of Coronal Plane Deformity10 Flexible versus Fixed Spinal Deformity11 The Natural History of Spinal DeformityTreatment of Spinal Deformities12 Congenital Scoliosis13 Early-Onset Scoliosis14 Neuromuscular Scoliosis15 Anterior Surgery for Thoracic Scoliosis16 Posterior Approach in Thoracic Deformity17 Lateral Interbody Fusion Approaches in Spinal Deformity18 Anterior-Posterior Surgery for Spinal Deformity19 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformities20 Scheuermann Kyphosis21 Technological Advances in Spinal Deformity Surgery22 Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity23 Osteotomies and Vertebral Column Resections for Complex Spinal Deformities24 Adult Spinal Deformity Revision Surgery25 Surgical Treatment of Spondylolisthesis26 Prevention and Treatment of Posttraumatic Deformity of the Thoracolumbar Spine27 Bracing and Nonoperative Treatment of Spinal Deformity