Idiopathic Scoliosis: The Harms Study Group Treatment Guide, Second Edition, edited by Peter O. Newton, Amer F. Samdani, Harry L. Shufflebarger, Randal R. Betz, and Jürgen Harms and written by an impressive group of experts reflects treatment advances made in the last decade. Greater understanding of the etiology and improved 3D anatomy has resulted in significant strides in clinical management of scoliosis. This richly illustrated book presents all facets of evaluation and treatment of abnormal curvature of the spine, supported by a solid foundation of evidence-based data culled from the prestigious Harms Study Group.

Divided into four sections and 31 chapters, this one-stop reference encompasses the full spectrum of surgical and nonoperative interventions—from early treatments to modern novel growth modulation techniques. In this second edition, each chapter has been updated and several new ones have been added, reflecting current literature, practice, and expert perspective. Throughout the book, masters share clinical pearls and firsthand knowledge on managing diverse types of adolescent idiopathic spinal deformity, with the common goal of improved patient outcomes.

Key Highlights

• Innovative topics include teamwork and safety in spine surgery, halo traction for large curves, anterior growth modulation, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and kyphosis restoration in scoliosis surgery
• Surgical chapters follow a consistent layout, encompassing rationales, techniques, and outcomes
• Postoperative chapters feature discussion of long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes, infections, complications, and rapid post-op recovery
• A wealth of illustrations enhance the reader’s knowledge of specific techniques

This comprehensive textbook is essential reading for orthopaedic and neurosurgical residents, fellows, and researchers. Young spine surgeons embarking on their careers and senior surgeons who wish to remain up-to-date on new techniques for treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will also benefit from this illuminating resource.

Contents

Chapter 1 History of the Treatment of Scoliosis
Chapter 2 Etiological Theories of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 3 Prevalence and Natural History
Chapter 4 Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of the Patient with Scoliosis
Chapter 5 Nonoperative Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 6 Classification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis for Surgical Intervention
Chapter 7 Biomechanics and Correction of Scoliosis
Chapter 8 The Benefits of Teams and Teamwork in Spine Surgery: Quality, Safety, and Value
Chapter 9 Clinical Implications of Three-Dimensional Analysis
Chapter 10 Selective versus Nonselective Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 11 Selection of Fusion Levels
Chapter 12 Posterior Correction Techniques in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 13 Halo Traction in Large Idiopathic Scoliotic Curves
Chapter 14 Indications and Techniques for Anterior Releases
Chapter 15 Posterior Releases: Pontes and 3-Column Osteotomies
Chapter 16 Surgical Treatment of the Right Thoracic Curve Pattern
Chapter 17 Assessment and Management of Shoulder Balance
Chapter 18 The Surgical Treatment of Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Curve Patterns (Lenke Type 5): Anterior versus Posterior Approaches
Chapter 19 The Surgical Treatment of Double and Triple Curves (Lenke Types 3, 4 and 6)
Chapter 20 Thoracoplasty Indications and Technique
Chapter 21 Kyphosis Restoration in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 22 Long-Term Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Scoliosis
Chapter 23 Infection in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 24 Complications and Reoperations in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Chapter 25 Accelerated Recovery Pathway
Chapter 26 Untreated Late-Onset Idiopathic Scoliosis and Revision Surgery in Adults
Chapter 27 Osteobiologic Agents for Spinal Fusion
Chapter 28 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Chapter 29 Anterior Growth Modulation
Chapter 30 Managing the Preadolescent Curve: Early Fusion versus Posterior Distraction
Chapter 31 The Development and Evolution of the Harms Study Group Registry