Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery  

By Lawrence Lenke, M.D., Randal Betz, M.D., and Jurgen Harms, M.D. The many advantages of the anterior approach to scoliosis surgery—improved spine mobilization, fusion of fewer segments, faster patient recovery, improved cosmetics—have become more evident as its key proponents have continued to refine their methods. Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery, written by leading practitioners, is the first comprehensive volume dedicated exclusively to this approach, with its many variations and modifications. This definitive text provides a complete overview of all preliminary considerations, including the biomechanics of scoliosis and of anterior column support; spinal cord monitoring; pulmonary considerations; complications in adult and adolescent idiopathics; performance measures; and a new method of idiopathic curve classification. Both adult and pediatric issues are identified and discussed as well as pathologic conditions. Numerous technical diagrams and drawings demonstrate surgical techniques, guiding the surgeon step-by-step through each procedure. Minimally invasive methods are also fully covered. Clearly written, well-illustrated chapters address the entire range of anterior approaches and, where appropriate, evaluate any option of the posterior approach. All current operative procedures are described in full, including those employing the following instrumentation systems: Zielke threaded rod (thoracic and thoracolumbar/lumbar applications); Moss-Miami single solid rod; TSRH single solid rod; CD horizon single solid rod; Halm-Zielke combined threaded and solid rod; Kaneda dual solid rod (KASS); and others. Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery will hold a unique place in the contemporary library of spine surgery. Contents (abridged): Biomechanics of Scoliosis Deformities The Lenke Treatment--Directed Classification System for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Radiographic Scoring System for Scoliosis Spinal Cord Monitoring Pulmonary and Nutritional Considerations Complications of Anterior Spine Surgery Patient Health Outcomes Single Thoracotomy Approach Double Anterior Thoracotomy Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Retroperitoneal Approach Anterior Kyphoscoliosis Surgery: Release and Strut Grafts Anterior Hemivertebra Resection Through a Posterior Approach Anterior Decancellation Procedures for Scoliosis with Sagittal Imbalance Vertebral Column Resection in the Management of Fixed Coronal Decompensation Zielke Threaded Rod: Anterior and Thoracolumbar/Lumbar Applications Moss-Miami Single Solid Rod CD Horizon Single Solid Rod Combined Threaded and Solid Rod (Halm-Zielke) Instrumentation Kaneda Dual Solid Rod (KASS) Anterior Treatment of Scoliosis Using the CD Horizon Legacy Dual-Rod Spinal System Thoracoscopic Anterior Release and Fusion Thoracoscopic Insertion of Moss Instrumentation Thoracoscopic Insertion of CD Eclipse Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Minimally Invasive Instrumented Techniques Surgery for Infantile and Juvenile Scoliosis Including Thoracoscopic Indications Adult Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis Anterior Vertebral Osteotomies to Correct Lumbar Scoliosis Without Fusion The Future of Anterior Scoliosis Surgery 2004. Hardcover, 750 pages, 565 illustrations (many in color) Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery: Operative Techniques, a 3-CD companion set, is sold separately.