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An estimated 9 million children every year are affected by pediatric spinal deformities, encompassing a broad spectrum of pathologies. This reference on deformities of the pediatric spine is a concise yet comprehensive review of fundamental surgical and nonsurgical approaches, contemporary issues, and treatment obstacles.

Renowned spine experts share recent advances on the management of spinal infectionsAOSpine Masters Series, Volume 10: Spinal Infections is a concise, state-of-the-art review covering all aspects of spinal infections - from basic science and epidemiology to fundamental surgical and nonsurgical approaches. Internationally renowned spine surgeons Luis Roberto Vialle, S. Rajasekaran, Rishi Kanna, Giuseppe Barbagallo, and many experts across the world, provide clinical pearls and insights gleaned from years of hands-on expertise. This book provides discussion of underlying pathologies, imaging and diagnosis, and surgical techniques, with a focus on issues specific to children, co-infection with HIV, postoperative problems, geriatric patients, and pseudoarthrosis.Key HighlightsOverviews on the epidemiology, microbiology, and pathology of spinal infectionsDetailed review of imaging, and other investigationsTreatment planning and surgical techniquesRisk stratification and prevention of post-operative infectionPathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of pyogenic spondylodiscitis in various regions of the spineClinical pearls on the management of spinal tuberculosis, including drug therapy and surgeryThe AOSpine Masters series, a co-publication of Thieme and the AOSpine Foundation, addresses current clinical issues featuring international masters sharing their expertise in the core areas in the field. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evidence-based approach to spine care.This textbook is essential reading for all spine surgeons. Orthopaedic and neurosurgery residents, as well as veteran surgeons will find this a useful tool for daily practice.

Leading spinal trauma surgeons share their expertise on the cervical spineFOUR STARS from Doody''s Star Ratings™This fifth volume in the AOSpine Masters Series presents a detailed analysis of the essential aspects of managing the most common cervical spine injuries. World-renowned cervical spine experts discuss anatomy, biomechanics, patient evaluation, and critical steps in the decision-making process for the treatment of these complex injuries. Chapters include: Anatomy of the Cervical Spine, Nonoperative Management of Cervical Spine Trauma, and Subaxial Cervical Spine Injuries.Key Features:Each chapter provides historic literature as well as a synthesized analysis of current literature and proposes an evidence-based treatment planEditors are international authorities on the management of cervical spine injuriesExpert tips and pearls included in every chapterThe AOSpine Masters Series, a co-publication of Thieme and AOSpine, a Clinical Division of the AO Foundation, addresses current clinical issues whereby international masters of spine share their expertise and recommendations on a particular topic. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evolving, dynamic model of an evidence-based medicine approach to spine care.All spine surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons, along with residents and fellows in these areas, will find this book to be an excellent reference that they will consult often in their treatment of patients with cervical spine injuries.

A focused reference from the world''s experts on degenerative cervical conditionsThis third volume in the AOSpine Masters Series covers the most common operative techniques for treating degenerative cervical conditions. The book provides expert guidance to help clinicians make the right treatment decisions and provide the best care for their patients. Chapter topics range from "Laminectomy and Fusion for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy" to "Complications on Anterior Surgery: VA Injury, Esophageal Perforation, and Dysphagia."Key Features:Synthesizes the best available evidence and consensus expert advice on each operative technique for degenerative cervical conditions, leading to optimal clinical recommendations Editors are internationally recognized authorities on the treatment of degenerative cervical conditions Each chapter includes tips and pearls from leaders in the field The AOSpine Masters Series, a co-publication of Thieme and the AOSpine Foundation, addresses current clinical issues whereby international masters of spine share their expertise and recommendations on a particular topic. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evolving, dynamic model of an evidence-based medicine approach to spine care.All neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons, along with residents and fellows in these areas, will find this book to be an excellent guide that they will consult often in their treatment of patients with degenerative cervical conditions.