Although there are a number of excellent books dedicated to spinal deformities, this text employs a case-based format which offers the advantage of easy readability. This format will allow the reader to better synthesize the dense information encompassing spinal deformity complications and pearls to avoid them. Example cases highlight the importance of appropriate diagnosis, radiographic assessment, classification, surgical decision making, and complication avoidance. In addition, complication management is emphasized since complications will occur regardless of skill level, experience, or meticulous technique given the complex nature of spinal deformity. Written by key thought leaders, this book not only provides state of the art concepts and techniques but also provides pearls and tips to manage and avoid complications. This book will be useful to the spinal surgeon of any experience level who is interested in optimizing their care for patientswith symptomatic spinal deformity. In addition, the concepts presented in this text will be valuable to residents and fellows training in spinal surgery.

Praveen V. Mummaneni MDProfessorVice ChairmanUCSF Neurosurgery505 Parnassus AveM780San Francisco, CAOffice 415-353-3998Email: vmum@aol.comPaul Park, MDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of NeurosurgeryUniversity of Michigan3552 Taubman Center/Box 03381500 East Medical Center DriveAnn Arbor, MI 48109734-615-2627, ppark@umich.eduCharles H. Crawford III, MDAdult and Pediatric Spine SurgeonNorton Leatherman Spine Center210 East Gray Street, Suite 900Louisville, KY 40202502-584-7525502-584-6851 (fax)Charles Crawford chcraw01@gmail.comAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of LouisvilleAdam S. Kanter, MDDepartment of Neurological SurgeryUPMC Presbyterian, Suite B-400200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213Office: (412) 647-0958Mobilel: (412) 327-5899E-mail: kanteras@upmc.eduSteven D Glassman, MD Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of LouisvilleStaff Surgeon, Norton Leatherman Spine Center210 E. Gray St., Suite 900Louisville, KY 40223502-584-7525 (o) Asst: Tana Allgeyer (tana.allgeyer@nortonhealthcare.org)502-417-0021 (c)email: sdg12345@aol.com

A Historic Overview of Complications in Spinal Deformity Surgery.- Occipital Cervical Surgery Complication.- C1-2 Fusion Complication.- Mid Cervical Kyphosis Surgery Complication.- Cervical Kyphosis (Post-Laminectomy) Surgery Complication.- Cervival Osteomyelitis and Kyphosis Complication.- Cervical Traumatic Deformity (Bilateral Facet Dislocation) Complication.- Cervical Kyphosis (Neuromuscular) Surgery Complication.- Cervicothoracic Kyphosis (AS) Surgery Complication.- Iatrogenic Cervicothoracic Kyphosis Surgery Complication.- Thoracic Scoliosis (AIS) Posterior Surgery Complication.- Scheuermanns Kyphosis Surgery Complication.- Thoracic Deformity (Potts Disease) Surgery Complication.- Thoracolumbar Scoliosis (AIS) Posterior Surgery Complication.- Congenital Thoracolumbar Deformity Complication.- Thoracolumbar Deformity (Trauma) Surgery Complication.- Thoracic Deformity (Tumor) Surgery Complications.- Thoracic/Lumbar Deformity (Tumor) MIS Surgery Complication.- Lumbar Deformity (Vascular) Surgery Complication.- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) Posterior Surgery Complication.- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) Anterior/Posterior Surgery Complication.- Thoracolumbar Deformity MIS (Palsy) Surgery Complication.- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) MIS (Lateral) Surgery Complications.- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) MIS Surgery (PSO/TLIF) Complication.- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) MIS Surgery (PJK) Complication.- Lumbar Deformity MIS Lateral (Visceral) Surgery Complication.- Thoracolumbar deformity MIS ACR complications.- Lumbar Deformity (Infection) Surgery Complication.- Sagittal Plane Deformity SurgeryPedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO) Complication.- Sagittal Plane Deformity Surgery (VCR) Complication.- Lumbar Deformity Listhesis (Moderate-High grade) Complication.- Pediatric Moderate/High Grade Spondylolisthesis Surgery Complication.- High Grade Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis Surgery Complication.- Sacral Insufficiency Fracture Surgery Complication.- Sacral TumorSurgery Complication.