Book Description
If you or a loved one are facing the possibility of scoliosis surgery, this book is for you. Written in plain English by an adult who has been through it, this book explains everything you need to know about scoliosis surgery, from initial planning all the way through to recovery. The book covers what is involved in the surgery, how to decide whether surgery is the right course of action, what the surgical options are, what alternatives to surgery exist, how to choose a surgeon, how to prepare for surgery and the lengthy recovery process, and much more. Through detailed explanations of complex medical terminology and informative illustrations, this book provides you with a solid understanding of scoliosis surgery, enabling you to better understand what your surgeon tells you and to empower you to ask more meaningful questions. Whether for you, a family member or a friend, anyone confronting scoliosis surgery will find this book invaluable. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Highest recommendation!
What a blessing!I read this book over and over and over--so many times, prior to my surgery--and also referred to it afterward!I even took it with me to the hospital.It contains a wealth of information for scoliosis patients and their loved ones.I felt calm and at peace (relatively!) heading in to my surgery "adventure," both due to my faith and because I felt so well informed.I also felt prepared for my recovery time at home, thanks to his appendix: Getting Your House and Life in Order.

During the time I've been a member of the NSF Forum, this has been the most talked about and referred to book on scoliosis in the posts, being recommended wholeheartedly by many of us "post-ops" as a "must have" to those looking for information.Manyhave commented on how they could just not put their book down when it first arrived.While not a riveting best-seller for the general public, it does indeed make a fascinating "read" to those of us with the desire to know more.MANY THANKS to David for sharing his personal story, for doing extensive research, and for taking the time to pen this invaluable source of information on scoliosis surgery!

Scoliosis Surgery: The Definitive Patient's Reference (3rd Edition) (Purchased on 11/29/2007)
Excellent sourcebook from patient's perspective written in an understandable manner.Very direct, to the point and uncluttered by superflous information.I would recommend it to anyone who is planning to have the scolisis surgery and for their caretakers.

Scoliolsis Surgery: The Definitive Patient's Reference (3rd Ed)
Very informative. A multitude of info. Comprehensive. Highly recommended for those considering this type of surgery.

I'm so glad I found this book!
I am having scoliosis surgery in three and a half weeks (Dec 13, 2007)and am so glad I found this book. Not only did it answer all of the questions I had about surgery and what to expect before, during and after, it also answered questions I didn't even realize that I had! Everything was laid out in terms I could easily understand. I am better able to prepare my home for when I return after the surgery and I now feel confident that my two teenage daughters will be able to provide most of the care that I will be needing, with a little assistance from family, friends and an in-home care nurse a few hours a day. Thank you David, from the bottom of my heart, for writing this book. It really is a Godsend!

Recent Surgery Patient
In December, 2006, I received confirmation that I would need scoliosis surgery for my double major S-curve. I read many books on the subject, most written by doctors. Then in the spring, I found David Wolpert's book. Written in plain English and organized for practical use, I found it an invaluable tool as I prepared for surgery, which I just had in July 2007. I highly recommend it to anyone considering this surgery. With step-by-step information from getting second opinions to the hospital experience to recovery, Mr. Wolpert provides by far the best primer on the market on this major life undertaking. I've recommended it to my doctor for other patients, and shared it with my family prior to surgery. ... Read more

Book Description

Scoliosis is a deforming and crippling disease of the spine that afflicts people of all ages. Left untreated, it can lead to a lifetime of pain and disability. The Scoliosis Sourcebook is a complete guide to understanding this condition that emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, including braces and surgery.

Customer Reviews (3)

THE book to have for scoliosis patients
While it doesn't have as many case studies/pictures/stories as Scoliosis: Ascending the curve, I find the information to be a lot more in depth.
It was recommended to me by a fellow scoliosis surgery veteran before I had my op (Posterior only, T2 to L1 Fusion nearly 2 years ago at the age of 20), and the information it gave me helped me to really be informed and therefore less scared of what I was facing.
I personally don't really care for Stopping Scoliosis (just bringing it up as the two are offered as a package).It's too fluffy and not real in-depth.Though I guess that book may be better suited to kids/teens or those who are likely to get scared by TOO much information.

The Scoliosis Sourcebook by Michael Neuwirth, M.D.
I have scoliosis and just recently had A/P spinal fusion at the age of 50.I searched everywhere and bought severals books before I chose a doctor and had the surgery.I found this book to be the best and most helpful.It is critical for patients to understand and expect what this surgery means.

A Great Reference for Anyone Researching Scoliosis
Michael Neuwirth has done an excellent job of covering just about everything patients and their caretakers need to know about scoliosis and its treatment.Although there were a few times where I noted Dr. Neuwirth's treatment is different than the treatment received in this part of the country, in general, his wisdom and advise is right on.I'm grateful for such a thorough text to which I can refer. ... Read more

Product Description
Includes all of the poses in the video plus more! ... Read more

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Too pricey
Not worth a penny at all.It's colorless, not enough postures for the money we pay.In fact, most of the contents you can download from the YogaforScoliosis website. ... Read more

Book Description
There's a new book out for teens, preteens, and their families called Growing Up with Scoliosis. It's a young girl's story about growing up with a curvature of the spine called scoliosis and is written and illustrated by Connecticut resident Michelle Spray.

The book takes the reader through every emotion and experience of having scoliosis beginning with the very first diagnosis. The reader will enjoy the funny stories that are part of this young girl's journey and friends and family will finally understand what scoliosis patients are going through. It's a great resource for teens who are dealing with puberty as well as self-esteem issues.

Growing Up with Scoliosis is recommended by the National Scoliosis Foundation. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Great book for a child facing surgery
This was a good book for my daughter. She is facing scoliosis surgery, and this was written by a girl who went through the same thing. Sometimes kids just need the opinion of another kid for the peace of mind. This book gave my daughter just that. She is not as fearful now and it answered many of her questions. Highly recommend if your child is facing scoliosis and the possibility of bracing or surgery.

unhappy
the book didn't show up when promised, still isn't here and he can't even find my order? Hopefully I will get my money back

Growing Up With Scoliosis is thoroughly "reader friendly"
Scoliosis refers to the curving of the spine and is a medical condition that affects hundreds of teenage girls each year. Written and illustrated by Michelle Spray, Growing Up With Scoliosis: A Young Girl's Story addresses the emotional and social aspects arising from this condition and answers all the questions commonly raised by girls, friends, and family members affected by Scoliosis. Recommended by the National Scoliosis Foundation and a welcome addition to any medical clinic, community school or public library reference collection, Growing Up With Scoliosis is thoroughly "reader friendly" and simply invaluable in helping teens and families to cope with a condition that could otherwise have serious emotional ramifications.

A deeply personal story of triumph over scoliosis.
This is an inspirational, factual account by the author, on how she lived with and overcame her disability, during the most formative years of her life.One can only imagine the courage it took to relive her experiences, by committing them to paper, so that others would benefit. The images she creates makes the reader a silent partner in her initial discovery, extensive treatment and ultimate victory. Anyone who has scoliosis, or knows such a victim, indeed anyone with a long term illness, will gain insight and hope from the experiences and emotions gleaned from the author's diary. The resulting book and the outcome are both shear joy! ... Read more

Book Description
Scoliosis-curvature of the spine-is a disorder so common that twenty states now require screening of preteens. One in every fifty American youngsters is affected by it. While scoliosis is an upsetting condition, it can almost always be treated if detected early.

Written by a scoliosis sufferer, Stopping Scoliosis takes the reader through every stage of the condition. It discusses ways to diagnose scoliosis before exploring all the options for treating it-both surgical and non-surgical. The advancements in bracing and surgical techniques that have been made in the past few years are examined in detail. Also included are methods for managing pain, tips on how to prepare for surgery, and compelling patient stories from people of all ages.

Endorsed by the National Scoliosis Foundation, this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on scoliosis available. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Great for teens!
As a teen with scoliosis, I found this book extremly helpful from the start. It told me everything I needed to know, even through the major sugery, which I had to have. I would reccomend this book to anyone with scoliosis, especially teens.

Good information
I have scoliosis and have gone through bracing and surgery.This book gave me a better understanding about the disorder and it's treatment options.The first-hand accounts provide a personal face, reminding therest of us we're not alone!Some of the material about surgery and bracingis outdated, but it's a good book for anyone facing scoliosis treatment.

Information is dated
Based on other books and research on the web, I found the information to be rather dated. However, the personal stories of people coping with scoliosis are helpful.

A must-read for anyone facing treatment of scoliosis
I read this book in 1994 right before I had surgery for scoliosis.I identified with the author's story so strongly that it brought tears to my eyes.Nancy Schommer, who had scoliosis herself, provides a personal, riveting first- person story along with plenty of factual information and advice.This book is perfect for teenagers with scoliosis who feel depressed, confused, and like there is no one who can identify with them.Schommer wore a brace and had surgery for scoliosis and provides accounts of both.The book also includes a list of reputable hospitals and foundations.Excellent, excellent, excellent! ... Read more

Product Description
Maisey MacGuire is a fifth grader and her life is much like that of any fifth grader until the day of her scoliosis screening."After the little talk, Ms. Bennett had each girl stand on a piece of masking tape stuck to the floor and asked each one to move into a diving position.I kept thinking to myself, "I sure hope everyone knows how to swim!"The Ms. Bennett just seemed to stare at each back, looking ever so carefully.Eventually, it was my turn.She seemed to take a lot longer with me and I was getting pretty uncomfortable being in that position so long.Finally, she told me that I could stand up." ... Read more

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Perfect for a New Scoliosis Kid!
This book will go a long way toward showing any kid faced with wearing a new scoliosis brace what it's like to have scoliosis and what to expect. Told in the first person from a fifth-grade girl's point of view, the book takes you through the entire process from diagnosis to treatment.

My daughter and I are reading this aloud to each other every night, while she wears her new brace. I can see the optimism building on her little face with each paragraph. And, it's making me feel better about the brace and the role it will have in her life for 20 hours a day for the next few years.

This is a calming and well-written book for anyone who is going through this difficult experience. Highly recommended. ... Read more

Book Description
There are roughly five million people in the United States being treated for scoliosis.Every year some half-million new cases are diagnosed--the great majority of them adolescent girls.Untreated, scoliosis causes increaing curvature of the spine--a progressive, debilitating condition that can leave the sufferer permanently bent over and eventually totally crippled. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

I am in this book
When I was 13 I underwent a spinal fusion for scoliosis. During this time I was a part of a support group for scoliosis run by Brooke Lyons and after my surgery, Brooke chose to feature me in her book. After reading it I felt people suffering from this disease would have a good resource and I felt good knowing I could help with that. In addition I think everyone's story was really inspiring.

Wonderful!
I was recently diagnosed with scoliosis and began a search for more information.A woman on an online forum pointed me towards this book.I picked it up and read it in one sitting.The language is not overly complex- very understandable.But gave me a much better understanding of my condition, and what can be done about it.The individual patient's stories were also pretty inspirational.

Informative
This book has help me understand in great detail how the spine vertbrae's are linked.With the surgeons letter i was able to see what parts of the spine where affected on my son.This helped to inform me, in a manner in which is easy to understand as the book is written in PLAIN English. I would Reccommend this book to parents or people with Scoliosis wishing to be informed without medical terms.Helps take away the fear of the unkown.rating by me 8 out 10.

great source of information!!
This is a wonderful story (stories) about a real-life diseasethat remains with you for life.Brooke put real-life experiences of so many different people in this story.Living with scoliosis all my life (33 years), I am now faced with surgery.Even though my younger sister had surgery 13 years ago and has been my real-life source book, Brooke's compilation of facts, stories, and statistics has really been informative and inspiring.Extremely well-written.Thanks for giving us current and compassionate information!!! And congratulations from a nearby neighbor!!

A Moveable Feast
Fortitously picking up a copy, I noticed the picture of the author's back on the cover. What a babe! Her beauty compelled me to not only buy it for coffee table display but also to read it! It is both well written and informative. A veritable tour de force. Read it! ... Read more

Product Description
At age 13, the last thing Elizabeth Golden wanted was to be singled out.A typical seventh grader in her school in Philadelphia, Elizabeth s world was filled with best friends who made her laugh, schoolwork, and sports. Then, during a routine check-up, her doctor found two curves in her spine.Elizabeth had Scoliosis and was instantly different from her classmates. Elizabeth was told she needed surgery and she kept a memoir throughout her operation and long recuperative period.Recognizing that not every teenager facing major surgery will have the benefit of the support system she had including family members who have been through the surgery themselves Elizabeth turned her memoir into a book to help others.In When Life Throws You a Curve: One Girl s Triumph over Scoliosis, Elizabeth tells what it was like, including her fears, the pain, and the triumphs.Once fearful about whether she would be able to walk without pain, Elizabeth emerged from her experience to become a nationally-ranked squash player and a varsity tennis player.Elizabeth found that surgery and recuperation gave her more than a straighter spine:The scar running down her back is a symbol of an experience that has made her more determined and focused. ... Read more

Book Description
Harry Jones faces three challenges in his young life: a major chess tournament, his love of hockey complicated by a season-ending injury, and a recently diagnosed case of scoliosis.For Harry, it's a devastating hockey injury that leads to a newfound love for and skill at chess and an eventual return to the ice, all overshadowed by a scoliosis diagnosis whose outcome is unclear. ... Read more

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Scoliosis
An easy to understand book for children with scoliosis. Written at a level that children can understand without being too frightening. Does not go into much detail but is written with younger readers in mind ... Read more

Book Description
This book shows the most common postural distortions that can be the early indicators of scoliosis. With careful training and understanding of spinal screening, you will be an invaluable participant in helping our children avoid spinal surgery. ... Read more

Product Description
This 2-DVD library is the companion set to Modern Anterior Scoliosis Surgery. The latest anterior scoliosis surgery techniques are presented on these two DVDs. Now the surgeon can view procedures at home or at the office. Equipment, pre- and postoperative care are also addressed.Topics:L3 Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomyby Lawrence Lenke, M.D.Anterior Dual-Rod Legacy Instrumentationby Lawrence Lenke, M.D.Anterior Thoracoscopic Scoliosis Correction Using the Frontier Anterior Deformity Systemby Peter O. Newton, M.D., Randal Betz, M.D., David H. Clements III, M.D., Alvin H. Crawford, M.D., J. D. Bomar, O.T.C.2005. 2-DVD set, MAC and PC compatible ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Bracing Cures Nothing
This book is not worth the paper it is written on. I should know, I have a 70 degree progressive curve and no chiropractor in the world would even THINK of trying to fix my back. It has been proven that injection therapy,aquatic therapy and excercise has no "lasting" effects on aprogressive curve.. why?Because it PROGRESSES.

This is not the book foryou if you have a severe progressive curve. Look elsewhere for the answersyou seek.

Scoliosis : Correction Without Braces or Surgery
I didn't buy the book because of the previous review. And once again I said "Thank you, Amazon.com for providing us with this opportunity to share information"

Should be a NO star, but that wasn't a choice
Expecting to get some useful information that would actually help my child, boy was I surprised when all I got was a bunch of decades old pictures of befores and afters.There is absolutely no information in thisbook about how to correct scoliosis in any way shape or form.It is a bookthat says,"this patient went to the chiropractor blah, blah,blah"There is not one excercise or helpful hint that can be done bythe patient or the parent.It is merely a book that says chiropractors cancure any degree of scoliosis with pictures of success stories, like theywould include pictures of patients they could not help, or in fact madeworse, duhh!!!!!DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

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Excellent Book
My daughter had scoliosis surgery in June, 1998. Answers to 98% of all questions I had were in this book. I am president of a local scoliosis chapter support group and this is the FIRST book I always recommendpatients to read. Very easy reading.

The is the best book on the subject
I had my spinal fusions in April, 1998. The surgeries were exactly liked decribed in the book. All his information is correct and I found the book to be extremely helpful through the whole ordel. I would recommend ithighly.

Very Helpful
This book is very helpful for anyone who is facing surgery for scoliosis. It explains everything in detail and the real life accounts give you hope that you can get through it too. I would recommend it for anyone who is either contemplating or scheduling surgery.
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Book Description
This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to scoliosis (also Idiopathic scoliosis; Kyphoscoliosis; Paralytic scoliosis; Sciatic scoliosis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on scoliosis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Research help and guide
This book is a research guide. It points you to a lot of good information. I would stongly recommend this book if you are new to Scoliosis.

A Good Resource
This book isn't for the run-of-the-mill scoliosis patient.There is a good scoliosis overview, but mostly it's information for people who want to do their own research.Ifbooks like The Scoliosis Sourcebook and Stopping Scoliosis aren't as technical as you like, and you want to read the original source material that makes up most of what the medical community knows about scoliosis, this book could be for you.There are hundreds of URLs, which could be an element that quickly makes the material obsolete. ... Read more

Book Description
Covers the anatomy, etiology, and natural history of scoliosis - frompatient evaluation and an algorithm for treatment to pulmonary functionafter surgical treatment and the use of instruments to evaluate surgicaltreatment. This new monograph focuses on the most common form of scoliosis occurring otherwise normal adolescents, affecting spinal alignment,growth, and function. ... Read more

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Great textbook but probably hard for patients to understand
This is a great reference text with very detailed papers on spinal deformities.However, the spinal deformity patient or parent is not likely to find it of much use in researching their condition.

It's a very good book about scoliosis.
I am from Brazil and I spend six months in Minneapolis, were I learn all about spine and scoliosis. Well, this is a world famous book aboutthis matter. The style is very easy and everybody will learn easily. I really recomend this lecture. The book have many pictures and x-rays too, and show the moderns treatments of scoliosis, a big problem if not discovered early ... Read more

Book Description
Even before she was diagnosed with scoliosis at thirteen, Linda Wisniewski felt off kilter. Born to a cruel father and a long-suffering mother in the insulated Polish Catholic community of upstate New York, she learned martyrdom as a way of life. Off Kilter shows her learning to stretch her Self as well as her spine as she comes to terms with her mentally deteriorating, widowed mother and her culture. Only by accepting her physical deformity, her emotionally unavailable mother, and her Polish American heritage does she finally find balance and a life that fits. Susan Wittig Albert calls Off Kilter a "splendid first memoir about the difficult business of finding balance in our lives. Funny, honest, deeply moving, Off Kilter reminds us just how hard it is to adjust to the physical pain, the emotional loss, and even the surprising beauty of being fully who we are." ... Read more