Research Guides: Health Sciences Library Virtual Displays: June: Scoliolis Awareness Month

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All of the titles included in this display are available to be checked out or viewed virtually through our collection. Feel free to contact us at askHSL@vcu.edu with any questions and be sure to look at our research guides for more in-depth guides on many other topics.

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month.

The aim is to highlight the growing need for public education, early detection, and awareness about scoliosis and its prevalence.

Physical Books

AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 9: Pediatric Spinal Deformities by Marinus de Kleuver (Editor); Sigurd Berven (Editor); Luiz Vialle (Series edited by)
Call Number: RJ482.S3 A57 2018
ISBN: 9781626234536
Publication Date: 2017-08-16
An estimated 9 million children every year are affected by pediatric spinal deformities, encompassing a broad spectrum of pathologies. New classification systems, innovative imaging modalities, and advances in surgical techniques have contributed to a continually evolving, evidence-based treatment paradigm.
Neuromuscular Spine Deformity by Amer Samdani (Editor); Peter O. Newton (Editor); Paul D. Sponseller (Editor); Harry L. Shufflebarger (Editor); Randal R. Betz (Editor)
Call Number: RD771.S3 N48 2018
ISBN: 9781626232600
Publication Date: 2018-03-09
While most spine deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis are idiopathic, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord tumors and lesions are associated with more severe curve progression. Bracing typically does not prevent progression of spinal curves, and surgery is necessary for these patients.
Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 4-Volume Set by Frederick M. Azar; S. Terry Canale; James H. Beaty
Call Number: RD731 .C32 2021
ISBN: 9780323672177
Publication Date: 2020-12-14
"The cornerstone text in orthopaedics. Unrivalled in scope and depth, Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics continues to be the most widely used resource in orthopaedic surgery, relied on for years by surgeons across the globe. It provides trusted guidance on when and how to perform every state-of-the-art procedure that's worth using, with updates to the new edition including hundreds of new techniques, illustrations, and digital diagnostic images to keep you abreast of the latest innovations.
The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy by Eric Shamus
Call Number: RM725 .C65 2015
ISBN: 9780071813518
Publication Date: 2015-01-12
The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy delivers a high-quality visual presentation of the disorders a physical therapist would most likely encounter in daily practice. Enhanced by more than 1,000 full-color illustrations and concise, evidence-based treatment recommendations, the book features a consistent design that makes information retrieval at the point of care fast and easy.
Decision Making in Spinal Care by David Greg Anderson (Editor); Alexander R. Vaccaro (Editor)
Call Number: RD768 .D43 2013
ISBN: 9781604064179
Publication Date: 2012-09-17
A comprehensive and concise reference for determining treatment options of the spine Updated and expanded to reflect current management strategies and new technologies, Decision Making in Spinal Care, Second Edition provides readers with focused guidance to every major topic in spine, with an emphasis on clinical decision making.

E-books

Scoliosis by Absolon Bessette; Coralie M. Rousseau
ISBN: 1620810077
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Scoliosis is a lateral spinal deformity often coupled with vertebral rotation with most of the cases presenting as idiopathic. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the causes, symptoms and treatment of scoliosis.
The Genetics and Development of Scoliosis by Kenro Kusumi (Editor); Sally L. Dunwoodie (Editor)
ISBN: 3319901486
Publication Date: 2018-06-22
Our understanding of the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying scoliosis is rapidly evolving, this timely second edition of The Genetics and Development of Scoliosis is to provide researchers, clinicians, and students with the most current views in this field. This volume brings together leaders in understanding congenital and idiopathic scoliosis to present the current state of research, and to compare the genetic etiology of these conditions, in order to identify potential shared developmental mechanisms. This book will summarize the recent advances in studies of spinal development and how disruptions during embryogenesis in embryonic segmentation can lead to congenital vertebral defects.
Yoga and Scoliosis by Marcia Monroe; Loren Martin Fishman; B. K. S. Iyengar (Foreword by)
ISBN: 1936303027
Publication Date: 2011-11-15
Yoga and Scoliosis: A Journey to Health and Healingis a deeply soothing form of moving meditation and a physical activity and is a safe way to rebuild strength, stamina, and flexibility and to address the spinal curvature of scoliosis without surgery.
Spinal Deformities by Robert F. Heary (Editor); Todd J. Albert (Editor)
ISBN: 9781604064117
Publication Date: 2014-08-20
Spinal Deformities: The Essentials, Second Edition presents a detailed overview of current key principles and practices involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spinal deformities.

Media

Scoliolis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. Everyone’s spine naturally curves a tiny bit. But people with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much. The spine might look like the letter C or S.
Spinal Care in Children and Adolescents
This video discusses the causes and treatments of back pain in children and adolescents.
Growing Rods of Scoliolis
New magnetic growing rods that are adjusted using a remote instead of surgery mean less time under the knife for children with severe scoliosis.
Pioneering Treatment for Scoliosis
A cutting edge technique in scoliosis surgery is removing every visible trace of deformity.

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