From the Back Cover
The understanding of Pediatric scoliosis has evolved over decades of research, and significant advancements have been achieved in managing the multiple types of scoliotic deformities. This book provides comprehensive information on etiopathogenesis, evaluation, and management of scoliosis along with the latest technological advances. This book is also an invaluable and practical tool providing critical information on the rationale behind the several classification systems of scoliosis. This book, authored by reputed Indian Spine surgeons and renowned international scoliosis experts, focuses on the current treatment algorithms based on the etiology and natural history of the disease and simplifies the decision-making process in managing scoliosis in children. We have included sections that describe various corrective maneuvers, surgical techniques, expected complications, and tips and tricks to avoid them. This book will serve as an essential guide for all orthopedic and neurosurgery trainees and residents and provides updates for experienced surgeons on recent advancements in surgical techniques.
Dr. Balaji Zacharia is presently working as a Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India, and graduated from the same institute. He has more than 17 years of postgraduate teaching experience. His areas of interest are pediatric spine deformity, Orthopedic infections, trauma, and arthroplasty. Dr. Zacharia has over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including a few book chapters. He is a reviewer in many international journals, including Spine, Global Spine Journal, World Journal of Orthopaedics, International Journal of Orthopedics, Clinical medicine insight, Frontiers in Surgery, etc.
Dr. S Dilip Chand Raja is a consultant orthopedic spine surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani, after completing his basic medical training at Madras Medical College and Orthopedic training at Government Medical College Kozhikode. His keen interest in research and academics has gained him 38 peer-reviewed publications, 80 presentations in academic meets, and 26 honors and awards in a short period. He currently reviews all leading journals in spine surgery, including The Spine Journal, European Spine Journal, and Asian Spine Journal. He is on the editorial board for the Indian Journal of Orthopedics and the Journal of Orthopedics.
Dr Nikhil K V is presently working as a Consultant in the Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedics at Meitra Hospital, Kerala, India. He graduated from Government Medical College Kozhikode in 2012 and did his Fellowship training in Spine Surgery under the National Board of Examinations and Fellowship training under AO Spine. He also has completed the Global spine diploma programme under AO Spine. His areas of interest are Spine deformity, Degenerative conditions of the Spine and Minimally invasive surgeries of the spine. He is actively involved in research and has many publications to his name.
