The Growing Spine Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Akbarnia, Behrooz A. (Editor), Yazici, Muharrem (Editor), Thompson, George H. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Oncology.; Neurology.; Neurosurgery.; Orthopedics.; Pediatrics.; Medicine & Public Health.; Surgical Orthopedics.

Spinal disorders in very young children may be caused by a variety of conditions. The treatment of such conditions is often challenging due to the age of the patient and the progressive nature of the deformity. There also may be associated problems such as congenital anomalies, respiratory insuffici...