Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Scoliosis
Editors: Machida, Masafumi, Weinstein, Stuart L., Dubousset, Jean (Eds.)
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- Describes the variety of fields in which research into IS is being carried out
- Provides useful insights into IS from leading specialists around the world
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- About this book
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This book provides comprehensive coverage of current topics in idiopathic scoliosis (IS). A three-dimensional deformity of the spine, the condition is characterized by lateral curvature combined with vertebral rotation. The primary lesion, however, lies in the median sagittal plane, taking the form of a lordosis. Although the clinical manifestations of scoliosis have been well documented, its cause and pathogenesis have not yet been determined. Research into what causes IS has focused on the structural elements of the spine, spinal musculature, collagenous structures, the endocrine system, the central nervous system, and genetics. Results of these studies have brought about a new perception of IS epiphenomena, but the main cause of IS remains unknown. Recently, several investigators have produced new hypotheses regarding the cause of IS using the developing techniques of genetics, biochemistry, and neurology. This book is a review of the various causative factors thus far proposed for IS and an introduction to the directions in which research is heading to determine the primary cause of IS.
- About the authors
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Masafumi Machida, M.D.: Director of National Institute of Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
Stuart L. Weinstein,M.D.:Ignacio V. Ponseti Chair of Ortopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Iowa Health Cara
Jean Dubousset,M.D.: Academie Nationale de Medecine
- Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Definition of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Pages 1-25
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Natural History
Pages 27-50
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The Genetic Architecture of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Pages 51-74
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Biomechanics of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Pages 75-97
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Biochemistry of Idiopathic Scoliosis: From Discovery to Diagnostic Biomarkers
Pages 99-124
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Editors
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- Masafumi Machida
- Stuart L. Weinstein
- Jean Dubousset
- Copyright
- 2018
- Publisher
- Springer Japan
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Japan KK
- eBook ISBN
- 978-4-431-56541-3
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-4-431-56541-3
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-4-431-56539-0
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-4-431-56861-2
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- IX, 188
- Number of Illustrations
- 17 b/w illustrations, 21 illustrations in colour
- Topics
