Spinal Deformity ― A Case-based Approach to Managing and Avoiding Complications

Although there are a number of excellent books dedicated to spinal deformities, this text employs a case-based format which offers the advantage of easy readability. This format will allow the reader to better synthesize the dense information encompassing spinal deformity complications and pearls to avoid them. Example cases highlight the importance of appropriate diagnosis, radiographic assessment, classification, surgical decision making, and complication avoidance. In addition, complication management is emphasized since complications will occur regardless of skill level, experience, or meticulous technique given the complex nature of spinal deformity.

Written by key thought leaders, this book not only provides state of the art concepts and techniques but also provides pearls and tips to manage and avoid complications. This book will be useful to the spinal surgeon of any experience level who is interested in optimizing their care for patients with symptomatic spinal deformity. In addition, the concepts presented in this text will be valuable to residents and fellows training in spinal surgery.

Praveen V. Mummaneni MD

Professor

Vice Chairman

UCSF Neurosurgery

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Paul Park, MD

Associate Professor

Department of Neurosurgery

University of Mich

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Charles H. Crawford III, MD

Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgeon

Norton Leatherman Spine Center

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Louisville, KY 40202

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Associate Professor

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Louisville

Adam S. Kanter, MD

Department of Neurological Surgery

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Office: (412) 647-0958

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E-mail: kanteras@upmc.edu

Steven D Glassman, MD

Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville

Staff Surgeon, Norton Leatherman Spine Center

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Louisville,

502-584-7525 (o)

Asst: Tana Allgeyer (tana.allgeyer@nortonhealthcare.org)

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