Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis -- Natural history of idiopathic scoliosis -- Preoperative Evaluation and Imaging in AIS -- Classification of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis -- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: The classification systems pearls and pitfalls -- Lenke's classification of scoliosis and its application -- Orthotic management in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) -- Posterior approach to scoliosis Surgery -- Posterior Scoliosis Correction Indications, Planning, and Operative Techniques -- Anterior Scoliosis Surgery - Current role -- The story of shoulder balance in AIS -- Rib hump -- Top vs. side-loading implants for scoliosis correction -- The role of pedicle screws in scoliosis surgery -- Long-term effects of idiopathic scoliosis with specific reference to back pain, cardiorespiratory sequelae, mortality rate, and psychological issues -- Scoliosis Surgery in Oman - Achievements and Challenges -- Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS): Definition, Etiology, and clinical features -- Growing vertebral column and lung development -- Classification (C-EOS) and Natural History -- Congenital Scoliosis -- Syndromic Scoliosis -- Casting in Early Onset Scoliosis -- Principles of Management and Current Treatment Recommendations in EOS -- Surgical goals and correction techniques in EOS management -- Growth Rods and Guided Growth Techniques in the Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis -- Nonfusion techniques in pediatric scoliosis -- Thoracic insufficiency syndrome -- Role of spinal osteotomies & techniques in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and early onset scoliosis -- Complications in the management of EOS -- Late sequelae of untreated pediatric scoliosis -- Long-term outcomes in the surgical management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Early-Onset Scoliosis -- Introduction to neuromuscular scoliosis -- Scoliosis in Cerebral palsy -- Intra spinal anomalies with scoliosis -- Scoliosis in Neurofibromatosis -- Is scoliosis associated with neurofibromatosis different from AIS? The highlights -- Scoliosis in muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy -- Rare causes of scoliosis in children - a bird`s eye view -- Management of neuromuscular scoliosis -- Spondylolisthesis associated with scoliosis in adolescent children -- The Role of Traction in Pediatric Spinal Deformation Correction -- Role of Navigation and Robotics in AIS and EOS -- Spinal deformity surgery in children and its complications -- Painful scoliosis in children -- The sagittal plane in pediatric scoliosis -- Anesthetic considerations for scoliosis correction -- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery -- Development and growth of the spine and lungs -- Perioperative Spirometry in Scoliosis -- Psychosocial problems in children with scoliosis and their parents -- Measuring outcomes in pediatric scoliosis.

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.