Non-Idiopathic Spine Deformities in Young Children

A comprehensive review of the growth mechanisms of the spine in infancy forms the basis of the book. This guide is an opportunity for specialists treating these severe deformities to obtain an update of knowledge in the field in a one-point reference.

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Non-idiopathic early onset scoliosis represents a true challenge to the physician due to the significance of the ongoing growth of the spine, the risk of curve progression, and the risk of pulmonary insufficiency. A comprehensive review of the growth mechanisms of spine in infancy forms the basis of the book. Clinical evaluation and imaging of early onset scoliosis contribute to the diagnostic overview. The first five chapters describe the main causes of non-idiopathic early onset scoliosis, the last group of chapters presents the conservative and surgical treatments that are available along with their results, chances and challenges. This comprehensive guide is an opportunity for every specialist involved in the treatment of these severe deformities, to obtain an update of the actual trends and knowledge in the field in a one-point reference.