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Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Comprehensive reference of all information available on anterior scoliosis surgery. Includes basic considerations to surgical approaches, operative procedures, implants, and future directions for research. Abundant halftone and color illustrations. For practitioners. DNLM: Scoliosis--surgery. ... Read more

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This volume is based on the proceedings of the Scoliosis Symposium held every three years at the Cardiothoracic Institute in London. The papers, written by world authorities in their fields, investigate both the medical and scientific aspects of spinal curvature in children or young adults. This comprehensive text contains the latest research developments and updated topical reviews in its consideration of the disease's etiology, early detection and treatment, detioration, and potential complications. ... Read more

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The third volume of Progress in Spinal Pathology gathers a selection of papers presented at the 7th National Meeting of the Italian Scoliosis Research Group on Congenital Scoliosis. Up until 20 years ago congenital scoliosis was considered to be a practically benign disease characterized by a slight progression of spinal deformity and its prognosis was consequently good. This statement has recently turned out to be too optimistic. Deeper studies on spinal pathology have proved the existence of highly progressive forms of congenital scoliosis often associated with other diseases affecting the urinary and cardiac systems and above all the spinal cord. As a result a careful evaluation of the patient is necessary before any type of surgical treatment may be initiated, in order to reduce the risk of irreversible lesions to the spinal cord to a minimum. This volume encompasses all clinical and diagnostic aspects of the subject including the latest achievements and techniques of treatment. Furthermore it is completed by eminent studies on subjects of great interest such as imperfect osteogenesis, cervical and cranial abnormalities in von Recklinghausen's disease, experimental comparative analysis of different types of instrumentation used in the surgical treatment of vertebral fractures, rib resection following vertebral arthrodesis for cases of thoracic idiopathic scoliosis, and anesthesia in vertebral surgery for spinal muscle atrophy. ... Read more

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This is the first of a series of Instructional Course Lectures (ICL) books of the International Society On Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). In the contents of this book the reader can find the SOSORT statutes and become familiar with the aims of the creation of this society. This will hopefully be the initiation of a series of books on conservative scoliosis treatment and a valuable library for SOSORT. The philosophy of the commencement of such ICL book series is the achievement of an ultimate aim, the improvement of early detection and non operative treatment of the patient care pathway for scoliosis. For this endeavor, a number of eminent clinicians and scientists around the world, who are devoted and high-quality students of scoliosis, are involved with and contributing to their fabulous work. There is no doubt that this book is not able to cover every aspect of the issue. However, the future volumes of this series of books will continuously complete the latest relevant knowledge. In this volume there are chapters reporting on various aspects of the current state of the following topics: IS aetiology, recent trends on scoliosis research, genetics, prevention - school screening, various methods of physiotherapy, various types of braces, the inclusion criteria for conservative treatment, together with the SOSORT guidelines for conservative treatment, clinical evaluation and classification, study of the surface after brace application and outcomes for each brace.

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The best price for this book is a penny at best
The price for this book is a penny at best. It starts with claims that "bipedalism and the erect posture are prerequisites for AIS pathogenesis". Sounds just as mockery. I don't believe they never have heard of scoliosis in fish, horses and goats. They are just making nice easy big bucks on the SOSORT name. If they are really never heard of animal scoliosis, then they are just impostors, and the price for this book is a penny. The only part worth attention is by Martha Hawes, but you can find it in the Internet.
Discussion on animal scoliosis http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/archive/index.php/t-8778.html, to watch gold fish with scoliosis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ4c_UVcRCQ
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This concise monograph focuses on the most common form of scoliosis occurring in otherwise normal adolescents, affecting spinal alignment, growth, and function. Topics include: Patient evaluation; Anatomy, etiology, natural history of scoliosis; Treatment algorithm: observation, bracing, surgery; Surgical treatment options with posterior, open anterior, and thorascopic instrumentation; Radiographic and functional outcomes of treatment. ... Read more

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Chrysalis: A MemoirMy Life Beyond the Cage of Scoliosis ... Read more

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Harry Jones faces three challenges in his young life: a major chess tournament, his love of hockey complicated by a season-ending injury, and a recently diagnosed case of scoliosis.For Harry, it's a devastating hockey injury that leads to a newfound love for and skill at chess and an eventual return to the ice, all overshadowed by a scoliosis diagnosis whose outcome is unclear. ... Read more

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Carol Vesperman Truncale was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was raised in the Lakeview neighborhood on the north side of the city. At an early age, she developed scoliosis. The treatment she received greatly influenced her life. Carol is a nurse at The Cradle Adoption Agency in Evanston, Illinois. ... Read more

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You can't prevent it. All you can do is watch for it. It often runs in families. Girls are four times more likely than boys to have it, and it is much more likely to progress and require treatment in girls. ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of scoliosis. Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of the backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, when children grow fast. Girls are more likely to have it than boys. It can run in families. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. Sometimes the curve is temporary. It might be due to muscle spasms, inflammation or having different leg lengths. A birth defect, tumor or another disease might cause the spine to have a curve that isn't temporary. People with mild scoliosis might only need checkups to see if the curve is getting worse. Others might need to wear a brace or have surgery.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more