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The Scoliosis Sourcebook

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I thought this would be more of an all-inclusive approach to "everything you need to know about Scoliosis." However, it is completely focused on surgery - what to do when you're told you need surgery, how to prepare for the hospital, how to recover after, etc. etc. There is nothing on exercise or physical therapy or other modern non-surgical approaches (which much of the other research suggests). There is one small section on bracing. There are so many other books out there on Scoliosis that take a more holistic approach.

This is a good book if you know you are getting surgery for your scoliosis, but that's about it. I was very disappointed.

A much better resource is this brief pamphlet/book put out by the Scoliosis Care Foundation called The Scoliosis Desk Reference. It is very succinct, w/o any bias for treatment but clear and thorough on the facts, screening, types of scoliosis, treatment options, descriptions from scientific literature, etc.

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.

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.

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.

I got this book for my child who has Scoliosis. Well written. Easy to read and understand its condition & treatment even for
teens. It is also helpful to know with the suggestions of yes & no treatment & options.

The seller of this book was beyond honest, too! It was a brand new condition - no marks, no bend, no scratches etc except
formerly library owned proof!

I was diagnoised with scoliosis in 1972, have had two surgeries, and many pain issuses as I get older. This book helped me to understand in plain english what scoliosis is, what I can expect as I age, and that alot of what I am experiencing is normal for me. This is a great book for anyone who wants to know more about scoliosis written in a way that is easy to understand for the lay person.