An expert reference on the management of adult spinal deformitiesIn this fourth volume of the
AOSpine Masters Series experts from around the world share their strategies for managing the
most common adult spinal deformities. This book gives clinicians the guidance they need to make
the right treatment decisions and provide the best care for their patients. Chapter topics
include osteotomies for rigid spinal deformities postoperative coronal decompensation in adult
deformity and biomechanics and material science for deformity correction.Key Features:- The
issues of patient selection outcomes and complications along with all the essential
preoperative and intraoperative factors are discussed in detail in every chapter- Editors are
internationally recognized authorities on the management of adult spinal deformities- Each
chapter includes expert tips and pearlsThe AOSpine Masters Series a co-publication of Thieme
and AOSpine a Clinical Division of the AO Foundation addresses current clinical issues
whereby international masters of spine share their expertise and recommendations on a
particular topic. The goal of the series is to contribute to an evolving dynamic model of an
evidence-based medicine approach to spine care.All spine surgeons orthopaedic surgeons and
neurosurgeons along with residents and fellows in these areas will find this book to be an
excellent reference that they will consult often.
