Although there are a number of excellent books dedicated to spinal deformities, this text employs a case-based format which offers the advantage of easy readability. This format will allow the reader to better synthesize the dense information encompassing spinal deformity complications and pearls to avoid them. Example cases highlight the importance of appropriate diagnosis, radiographic assessment, classification, surgical decision making, and complication avoidance. In addition, complication management is emphasized since complications will occur regardless of skill level, experience, or meticulous technique given the complex nature of spinal deformity. 

Written by key thought leaders, this book not only provides state of the art concepts and techniques but also provides pearls and tips to manage and avoid complications. This book will be useful to the spinal surgeon of any experience level who is interested in optimizing their care for patients with symptomatic spinal deformity. In addition, the concepts presented in this text will be valuable to residents and fellows training in spinal surgery.


Praveen V. Mummaneni MD
Professor
Vice Chairman
UCSF Neurosurgery
505 Parnassus Ave
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San Francisco, CA
Office 415-353-3998
Email: vmum@aol.com

Paul Park, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Mich
igan
3552 Taubman Center/Box 0338
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI  48109
734-615-2627, ppark@umich.edu

Charles H. Crawford III, MD
Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgeon
Norton Leatherman Spine Center
210 East Gray Street, Suite 900
Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-7525
502-584-6851 (fax)
Charles Crawford chcraw01@gmail.com
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Louisville

Adam S. Kanter, MD
Department of Neurological Surgery
UPMC Presbyterian, Suite B-400
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Office: (412) 647-0958
Mobilel: (412) 327-5899
E-mail: kanteras@upmc.edu


Steven D Glassman, MD 
Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville
Staff Surgeon, Norton Leatherman Spine Center
210 E. Gray St., Suite 900
Louisville,
KY 40223
502-584-7525 (o) 
Asst: Tana Allgeyer (tana.allgeyer@nortonhealthcare.org)
502-417-0021 (c)
email: sdg12345@aol.com

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