Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types

Approximately 20 percent of all scoliosis cases have a known cause. Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types explains the condition and includes both the current best-practice treatments and the lived experience of families. It is a companion book to Idiopathic scoliosis, which addresses scoliosis where the cause is unknown.

This book differentiates itself from others in the field in that it focuses on a deep medical explanation of Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types of scoliosis and its evidence-based best-practice treatment but also includes the lived experience. It is written to be accessible to families but also very relevant for health care professionals, educators, and students.

• The first book that clearly explains Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types of scoliosis for families.
• The only book that includes the evidence-based, best-practice treatments for Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types of scoliosis BUT ALSO the lived experience of families.
• The writing was led by Tenner J. Guillaume, MD, Walter H. Truong, MD, and Danielle Harding, PA-C, spine specialists at Gillette Children’s
• The book is part of Gillette Children’s Healthcare Series a series of high-quality books from Gillette Children’s, an internationally recognized center of excellence for the treatment of brain, bone and movement conditions needing specialized expertise.
• This full color book includes a clear, logical layout, chapter summaries, and high-quality illustrations.

Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types is intended for families who are looking for clear, comprehensive information on nonidiopathic scoliosis. Health care professionals, educators, students, and extended family members will also benefit from reading Scoliosis: Congenital, Neuromuscular, Syndromic and other Nonidiopathic Types