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.
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 t...
Spinal disorders in very young children may be caused by a variety of conditions. The treatment of such conditions is often challenging due to the age of the patient and the progressive nature of the deformity. There also may be associated problems such as congenital anomalies, respiratory insufficiency, and neurological problems. Depending on the etiology of the deformity, these children are often cared for by multiple specialists including pediatricians, pediatric orthopaedists or orthopaedic spine surgeons, neurologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric neurosurgeons, oncologists, and/or...
Spinal disorders in very young children may be caused by a variety of conditions. The treatment of such conditions is often challenging due to the age...
Behrooz A. Akbarnia Muharrem Yazici George H. Thompson
The second edition of The Growing Spine has been extensively revised to cover recent advances in knowledge and management. The book is intended as a comprehensive, one-stop reference for specialists and health professionals who care for young children with spinal deformities. In addition, it will effectively help to standardize the care of these patients. Depending on the etiology, children with spinal deformities are often cared for by multiple specialists, including pediatricians, pediatric orthopaedists or orthopaedic spine surgeons, neurologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric...
The second edition of The Growing Spine has been extensively revised to cover recent advances in knowledge and management. The book is inten...
Behrooz A. Akbarnia George H. Thompson Muharrem Yazici
There has been significant progress in the field of spinal disorders in very young children over the past two decades. However, the treatment of such conditions remains challenging due to the age of the patient, different etiologies, associated morbidities and the progressive nature of the deformity. Depending on the etiology of the deformity, these children are often cared for by multiple specialists including pediatricians, pulmonologists, pediatric orthopedists or orthopedic spine surgeons, pediatric surgeons, pediatric neurosurgeons, neurologists and oncologists. Health professionals in...
There has been significant progress in the field of spinal disorders in very young children over the past two decades. However, the treatment of such ...
