Scoliosis Surgery: The Definitive Patient's Reference

Rating:
Summary: If you only read one (adult) scoliosis book...
Review: ...let it be this one. Bravo!
I just finished reading Wolpert's book on Scoliosis Surgery while waiting for my 3rd opinion appointment at UC San Francisco. I've read them all-Moe's Anatomy, Schomers', Lyon's, Neuwirth's and novels "Deenie", "There's an S on My Back" and this was by far the best for adults facing surgery. These were the things I needed to know as I face revision. He tackled the tough issues with thoroughness and first hand knowledge like insurance and post surgery adjustment. The language was non-medical and understandable.
Forget the rest and start with this one.

Rating:
Summary: If you only read one (adult) scoliosis book...
Review: ...let it be this one. Bravo!
I just finished reading Wolpert's book on Scoliosis Surgery while waiting for my 3rd opinion appointment at UC San Francisco. I've read them all-Moe's Anatomy, Schomers', Lyon's, Neuwirth's and novels "Deenie", "There's an S on My Back" and this was by far the best for adults facing surgery. These were the things I needed to know as I face revision. He tackled the tough issues with thoroughness and first hand knowledge like insurance and post surgery adjustment. The language was non-medical and understandable.
Forget the rest and start with this one.

Rating:
Summary: BEST SCOLIOSIS BOOK OUT THERE!
Review: I just got done reading this book and I am speechless! I have searched for years for information regarding surgery and what might be expected! This book goes into extensive detail on surgery, what to expect, alternative options and how effective they generally are, etc. I don't think this book really left anything out! I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about surgery or is going to have it sometime in the future.

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read for Anyone Considering Scoliosis Surgery
Review: Scoliosis surgery can be very daunting for those who have to undergo the procedure, and for their parents and loved ones. One can search the internet, talk to medical professionals, and talk with other patients who have undergone the procedure. Or, one can take the easy way, and read this book. David covers everything from basic education about scoliosis, to describing in laymans' terms, the sorts of surgical procedures in use today, to telling patients what to expect every step of the way. I wish I had been able to read this book before my own surgery.

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read for Anyone Considering Scoliosis Surgery
Review: Scoliosis surgery can be very daunting for those who have to undergo the procedure, and for their parents and loved ones. One can search the internet, talk to medical professionals, and talk with other patients who have undergone the procedure. Or, one can take the easy way, and read this book. David covers everything from basic education about scoliosis, to describing in laymans' terms, the sorts of surgical procedures in use today, to telling patients what to expect every step of the way. I wish I had been able to read this book before my own surgery.