Corrective osteotomies for rigid spinal deformities

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This comprehensive surgical manual is essential for managing patients with rigid spinal deformities. Surgeons often face complex pathologies across various age groups despite early detection efforts. Edited by renowned specialists Leon Kaplan and Lawrence G. Lenke, the book features contributions from global experts, addressing the challenges of rigid spine deformities and offering a range of effective treatment solutions. With thirty-four chapters, it covers both surgical and nonsurgical management strategies for various deformities, including congenital, neuromuscular, syndrome-associated, infection, and neoplasm-related conditions. Special topics include secondary corrections, pitfalls, revision surgeries, and complications related to surgery and trauma. The text also discusses new technologies such as computer-assisted robotic surgery and the treatment of spinal tuberculosis. The authors share valuable insights from decades of experience, detailing rational decision-making, meticulous planning, and surgical strategies for each deformity type. Step-by-step methodologies for anterior, posterior, and combined approaches are included, alongside anesthesiological considerations and the significance of spinal neuromonitoring. Enhanced by algorithms, full-color photographs, and radiographic images, this manual serves as an indispensable resource for advanced spine surgeons and is beneficial for residents and fellows in spine surg