Spinal Anatomy | Defining Scoliosis | Causes Of Scoliosis | Classifying Scoliotic Curves | Measuring Scoliotic Curves | Progression Is The Enemy | Risks Of Severe Or Progressing Curvatures | Putting It All Together

Indications and Contraindications For Surgery | The Goals Of Surgery | Overview Of the Surgical Procedure | Posterior-Approach Surgery | Anterior-Approach Surgeries | Combined Anterior/Posterior Approaches | The Thoracoscopic/Endoscopic Approach | The Short Segment Bone-on-Bone Technique | Bone Grafting Options | Thoracoplasty (Rib Hump Removal) | Estimating Correction | Impact On Flexibility | Surgical Instrumentation | Common Complications During Surgery | Longer-Term Surgical Risks And Complications | Bracing Failure—Why Do I Need Surgery Now? | Scoliosis Surgery For Infants And Juveniles | Deciding To Have Surgery

Medications | Simple Pain Management Techniques | Professional Pain Management | Alternative Treatments | Quackery

Choosing A Surgeon | Second Opinions | Choosing A Hospital | Setting A Date For Surgery | Scheduling Surgery Around Pregnancy | Paying For Surgery | Establishing A Support System

Preparing Yourself Mentally And Emotionally | Preoperative Exercise, Diet, And Nutrition | Donating Blood | Medications | Getting Your House And Life In Order | Preparing Your Body | Preadmission Examinations And Testing | Final Consultation With Your Surgeon | The Day Before Surgery | The Day Of Surgery

Preoperative Procedures | The Operating Room | Postoperative Recovery Room | Intensive Care Unit | Your Hospital Room | Visitors In The Hospital | Postoperative Bracing | Discharge From The Hospital | Getting Home

Keeping Perspective | Defining “Recovery” | Initial Restrictions | Common Problems | Postoperative Pain Management | Diet And Nutrition | Taking Care Of Your Incision Site And Scars | Returning To Work Or School | Sex While Recovering | Postoperative Depression And Fears | Follow-Up With Your Surgeon | Victory