Roundtables in Spine Surgery (V2:N3): Prognostic Genetic Testing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis  

Edited by Peter O. Newton, MD; Harry L. Shufflebarger, MD Roundtables in Spine Surgery is an innovative journal that closely examines a different aspect of spine surgery in every illustrated issue. Each installment begins with a series of keynote chapters that address everything from the nuances of basic technique to critical advancements in technology with the potential to alter the surgical standards of tomorrow. Then, in a roundtable, a rotating panel of distinguished experts exchange views on the featured topic, bringing their own experiences to bear in candid fashion. The roundtable reflects the energetic point-counterpoint that follows whenever dedicated surgeons are invited to explore noteworthy, often provocative topics in the company of their peers. V2N3: Prognostic Genetic Testing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis begins with an article on Demystifying the Genetic Test for Scoliosis, then moves to the roundtable discussion, which features a distinguished panel of experts who specialize in pediatric spinal deformity. The Discussion is organized around three different patient scenarios: (1) a patient with no genetic testing, (2) a patient with a high risk genetic test result, and (3) a patient with a low risk genetic test result. The panelists energetically debate recommended treatment options, benefits of the test, and how the technology will be integrated with existing practices. The goal is to provide readers with a valuable base of information to evaluate how prognostic genetic testing will benefit their practice and ultimately their patients diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 2008. Softcover, 44 pages, 15 illustrations.