The Management of Disorders of the Child’s Cervical Spine

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Comprehensive yet practical, this book is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on both major and minor conditions affecting the pediatric cervical spine. Written by eminent orthopedic and spinal surgeons, it provides a systematic approach based on traditional categories: anatomy, pathology, imaging, and both surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies. Utilizing the most up-to-date evidence, the subject is approached in three main sections. The basic science of the pediatric cervical spine – anatomy, biomechanics, imaging and diagnostic techniques – is covered in part I. The clinical aspects of pediatric cervical spine disorders are discussed in part II, including trauma, inflammatory conditions, infections, tumors, congenital anomalies and others. The medical and surgical treatment of these disorders comprises part III, presenting conservative techniques such as immobilization and surgical techniques such as arthrodesis. Complications and other related pediatric cervical conditions are also covered in this last section. Written by an international panel of experts and skillfully edited by leaders in the field, The Management of Children's Cervical Spine Disorders is a unique and definitive resource for pediatric orthopedic spine surgeons, neurologists and all medical professionals treating these delicate conditions. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Embryology and Anatomy of the Child’s Cervical Spine (Jonathan H. Phillips)....Pages 3-14 Biomechanics of the Growing Cervical Spine (John Kemppainen, Burt Yaszay)....Pages 15-25 Pathology of the Child’s Cervical Spine and Its Clinical Implications (Ehsan Saadat, Daniel J. Hedequist, Patrick Wright)....Pages 27-51 Radiology of the Growing Cervical Spine (Paul D. Kiely, Gregory Cunn, Jonathan H. Phillips, Jahangir K. Asghar)....Pages 53-71 Front Matter ....Pages 73-73 Clinical Presentation and Physical Examination of Children with Cervical Spine Disorders (William C. Warner, Ilkka Helenius)....Pages 75-86 Pediatric and Adolescent Cervical Spine Trauma (Mitesh Shah, Martin J. Herman, Craig Eberson, John T. Anderson)....Pages 87-120 Infections and Inflammatory Conditions of the Pediatric Cervical Spine (Kaela Frizzell, Archana Malik, Martin J. Herman, Peter Pizzutillo)....Pages 121-131 Tumours of the Cervical Spine (Nanjundappa S. Harshavardhana, John P. Dormans)....Pages 133-154 Congenital Disorders of the Child’s Cervical Spine (Alejandro Dabaghi-Richerand, Robert N. Hensinger, Frances A. Farley)....Pages 155-167 Dysplasias in the Child’s Cervical Spine (Jennifer M. Bauer, William Mackenzie)....Pages 169-182 Congenital Muscular Torticollis (Kaela Frizzell, Archana Malik, Martin J. Herman, Peter Pizzutillo)....Pages 183-190 Cervical Spine Injuries in Athletes (Firoz Miyanji)....Pages 191-207 Front Matter ....Pages 209-209 Medical and Rehabilitative Techniques in Cervical Disorders of the Child (Katrina M. Lesher)....Pages 211-218 Surgical Approaches to the Child’s Cervical Spine (Haemish A. Crawford, William Warner)....Pages 219-233 Spinal Cord Monitoring in Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery (Jonathan H. Phillips, Michael Isley)....Pages 235-243 External Immobilization of the Child’s Cervical Spine (Michael B. Johnson, Leah McLachlan)....Pages 245-259 Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis in Children (Daniel J. Hedequist, Anthony Stans)....Pages 261-274 Anterior Cervical Arthrodesis in Children (Emmanuel N. Menga, Michael C. Ain, Paul D. Sponseller)....Pages 275-284 Anterior Transoral Approaches to the Upper Cervical Spine in Children (Joshua Gottschall, James Kosko)....Pages 285-289 Chiari Malformations and Foramen Magnum Stenosis (Christopher A. Gegg, Greg Olavarria)....Pages 291-301 Miscellaneous Conditions of the Head and Neck in Infants and Children (David Miller)....Pages 303-324 Complication Types and Rates in Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery (Urvij M. Modhia, Paul D. Sponseller)....Pages 325-331 Back Matter ....Pages 333-344