Early Onset Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Approach (PDF)

By Ahmed Majid Heydar
Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is the lateral curvature deformity of the vertebral column in patients younger than ten years, regardless of etiology. It is a complicated and three-dimensional deformity that has many similar aspects to idiopathic adolescent scoliosis but differs in that it may result in life-threatening cardiopulmonary abnormalities, such as restrictive pulmonary disease, pulmonary artery hypertension, and cor pulmonale if left untreated. Therefore, the ideal treatment should be directed toward ensuring spinal growth while maintaining the correction of the deformed spine. The most popular treatment system is the ‘Magnetic Controlled Growing Rods.’ This system follows the concept of periodic distraction to catch up and promote spinal growth, that is achieved non-surgically in outpatient settings. At first glance, magnetic controlled growing rods appeared to meet the treatment demands; however, substantial complications have been recognized in long-term results. EOS is an uncommon condition with a low incidence rate compared to idiopathic adolescent scoliosis. This book aims to direct the light on EOS, study the pathophysiology of their types, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of present treatment options, and examine the novel studies from a clinical perspective so that better care to this challenging patient group can be delivered by health providers.
Product Details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZT3WCS4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nova Science Publishers, Inc.; 1st edition (April 1, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 325 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8891136007