Kim Daniel H., Betz Randal R., Huhn Stephen L., Newton Peter O. (eds.) Surgery of the Pediatric Spine

Thieme, 2008. — 899 p. — ISBN: 978-1-58890-342-6Ideal for neurosurgeons, pediatric neurosurgeons, and orthopedic surgeons, Surgery of the Pediatric Spine is a comprehensive multidisciplinary reference for the surgical management of the most frequently encountered spine problems in the pediatric patient. An overview of developmental and clinical aspects provides essential information on biomechanics, neuroimaging, preoperative evaluation, anesthesia, and neurophysiological monitoring. The book goes on to present the surgical anatomy and various approaches to the spine and spinal cord. Chapters are grouped into easy-to-reference sections that are organized by type of problem, including congenital anomalies and developmental disorders; neoplasms; vascular malformations; inflammatory and infectious diseases; neuromuscular disease; trauma; and deformities. The book also presents special techniques for the treatment of spinal deformity, such as osteotomy, vertebrectomy, VEPTR expansion thoracoplasty, and fusionless techniques. A chapter devoted to the rehabilitation of children with spinal cord injury covers the principles and key concepts in treatment, as well as the possible secondary complications and challenges that are unique to pediatric patients.Development and Clinical Aspects of the Pediatric Spine
Surgical Anatomy and Approaches to the Spine and Spinal Cord
Congenital Anomalies and Developmental Disorders
Neoplasms
Vascular Malformations of the Pediatric Spine
Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases of the Pediatric Spine
Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease and Spinal Deformity
Pediatric Spinal Trauma and Surgical Management
Pediatric Spinal Deformities and Treatment
Special Techniques for Treatment of Spine Deformity
Rehabilitation