The Complete Scoliosis Surgery Handbook For Patients Chinese 2nd Edition

Chinese Edition An In-Depth and Unbiased Look Into What to Expect Before and During Scoliosis Surgery Scoliosis surgery doesn't have to be a daunting, problematic and anxiety-ridden experience. In fact, with the proper information, advice and knowledge you can have the ability to make confident and informed decisions about the best and most suitable treatment options. Dr. Kevin Lau's latest book will help you to discover current and crucial information that will guide you in making informed decisions about your future spinal health.

An In-Depth and Unbiased Look Into What to Expect Before and During Scoliosis Surgery Scoliosis surgery doesn't have to be a daunting, problematic and anxiety-ridden experience. In fact, with the proper information, advice and knowledge you can have the ability to make confident and informed decisions about the best and most suitable treatment options. Dr. Kevin Lau's latest book will help you to discover current and crucial information that will guide you in making informed decisions about your future spinal health. You will discover: 7 Questions To Ask Yourself - The truth is that while surgery is suitable to some patients, it isn't necessarily right for all. Consider these seven simple questions to help you determine if surgery is your best option. Find Out - All about different options if treatment you might have for scoliosis Affording Your Surgery - Learn about the different costs associated with surgery and find out what factors determine the final price of your corrected spine, such as age, health and the severity of your curve. Factors That Contribute to the Progression of Scoliosis - Did you know that simple factors like vitamin deficiencies, elevated enzyme levels and hormone levels can all contribute to a worsening of your scoliosis? It's not just heredity, injury or genetic markers that can spur your condition on. Find out what you can do and how your imbalances may be affecting you. Different Types of Scoliosis Surgery - Including understanding components of the surgery itself such as why the rods put inside in your body during surgery (fusion) are meant to remain there. Possible Complications - Surgery is a big decision and does not come without the risk of complications. Sometimes the complications are minor, like longer recovery times, but sometimes they can be life threatening or debilitating. Find out what factors lead to complications, how to minimize possible problems and how professionals go about testing you for these complications during surgery. Real Life Stories - Learn from real case studies, the successes and hardships surgery patients encounter on the road to a normal, healthy life. How to Evaluate the Risks associated with the many types of scoliosis surgery. Practical Tips On - How to afford your surgery and how to choose the best time, place and surgeon for your needs. Dr. Kevin Lau has made it his life's work to explore, investigate and share the truths about scoliosis. In The Complete Scoliosis Surgery Handbook for Patients, Dr. Lau explores the ins and outs of the scoliosis including the condition itself, surgery, and when a patient would benefit most from surgery. Dr. Lau reveals poignant and life-changing wisdom that no scoliosis sufferer should go without. Treat this book as your best friend and your guide on the journey to effective spinal health. This book is a compilation of the wisdom of many spinal professionals, including surgery physicians, orthopedic doctors, physiotherapists and chiropractors and includes valuable insights from real-life sufferers. Carefully examining each treatment avenue a patient may consider, it allows individuals to feel confident and informed throughout the decision making process. While Dr. Lau believes in and teaches non-surgical practices, he acknowledges the many benefits of scoliosis surgery and strives to keep his readers and patients educated about every viable avenue for effective scoliosis treatment. Making an informed decision is the best way to ensure any success, and mental preparation is at least as important as the surgery itself. Knowing what to expect and how to mitigate the loss of money, time and effort will help you build a stable emotional foundation, minimizing fear, anxiety and surprises along the way. We all feel better knowing what to expect and this book will help you feel prepared, knowledgeable and in cont

An In-Depth and Unbiased Look Into What to Expect Before and During Scoliosis Surgery Scoliosis surgery doesn't have to be a daunting, problematic and anxiety-ridden experience. In fact, with the proper information, advice and knowledge you can have the ability to make confident and informed decisions about the best and most suitable treatment options. Dr. Kevin Lau’s latest book will help you to discover current and crucial information that will guide you in making informed decisions about your future spinal health. You will: - Learn more about the details of scoliosis surgery – Including understanding components of the surgery itself such as why the rods put inside in your body during surgery (fusion) are meant to remain there. - Uncover the sobering facts – For instance, you will learn that after surgery, there is a chance you may not return to full normalcy, in appearance or in activity level. - Discover the factors that determine your long-term prognosis, including detailed case studies. - Learn how to properly evaluate the risks associated with the many types of scoliosis surgery. - Get great tips on how to afford your surgery and how to choose the best time, place and surgeon for your needs. - Discover Over 100 illustrations to help make it as easy to read and understand. Dr. Kevin Lau has made it his life's work to explore, investigate and share the truths about nutrition, diseases and healing. In The Complete Scoliosis Surgery Handbook for Patients, Dr. Lau explores the ins and outs of the scoliosis including the condition itself, surgery, and when a patient would benefit most from surgery. Dr. Lau reveals poignant and life-changing wisdom that no scoliosis sufferer should go without. Treat this book as your best friend and your guide on the journey to effective spinal health. This book is a compilation of the wisdom of many spinal professionals, including surgery physicians, orthopedic doctors, physiotherapists and chiropractors and includes valuable insights from real-life sufferers. Carefully examining each treatment avenue a patient may consider, it allows individuals to feel confident and informed throughout the decision making process. While Dr. Lau believes in and teaches non-surgical practices, he acknowledges the many benefits of scoliosis surgery and strives to keep his readers and patients educated about every viable avenue for effective scoliosis treatment. What You Will Discover: - Affording Your Surgery – Learn about the different costs associated with scoliosis surgery and find out what factors determine the final price, such as age, health and the severity of your curve. - 7 Questions To Ask Yourself – The truth is that while surgery is suitable to some patients, it isn’t necessarily right for all. Consider these seven simple questions to help you determine if surgery is your best option. - Factors That Contribute to the Progression of Scoliosis – Did you know that heredity, injury or genetic markers aren’t the only things that can spur your condition on? Simple factors like vitamin deficiencies, elevated enzyme levels and hormone levels can all contribute to a worsening of your scoliosis. Find out what you can do to minimize the risk of these factors and learn how your imbalances may be affecting your condition. - Possible Complications – Surgery is a big decision and does not come without the risk of complications. Sometimes the complications are minor, like longer recovery times, but sometimes they can be life threatening or debilitating. Find out what factors lead to complications, how to minimize possible problems and how professionals go about testing you for these complications during surgery. - Returning to a Normal Life – Likely the biggest question on a patient’s mind is “When will I return to normal?” Learn from real case studies, the successes and hardships surgery patients encounter on the road to a normal, healthy life. Making an informed decision is the best way to ensure any success, and mental preparation is at least as important as the surgery itself. Knowing what to expect and how to mitigate the loss of money, time and effort will help you build a stable emotional foundation, minimizing fear, anxiety and surprises along the way. We all feel better knowing what to expect and this book will help you feel prepared, knowledgeable and in control.

An In-Depth and Unbiased Look Into What to Expect Before and During Scoliosis Surgery Scoliosis surgery doesn't have to be a daunting, problematic and anxiety-ridden experience. In fact, with the proper information, advice and knowledge you can have the ability to make confident and informed decisions about the best and most suitable treatment options. Dr. Kevin Lau's latest book will help you to discover current and crucial information that will guide you in making informed decisions about your future spinal health. You will discover: 7 Questions To Ask Yourself - The truth is that while surgery is suitable to some patients, it isn't necessarily right for all. Consider these seven simple questions to help you determine if surgery is your best option. Find Out - All about different options if treatment you might have for scoliosis Affording Your Surgery - Learn about the different costs associated with surgery and find out what factors determine the final price of your corrected spine, such as age, health and the severity of your curve. Factors That Contribute to the Progression of Scoliosis - Did you know that simple factors like vitamin deficiencies, elevated enzyme levels and hormone levels can all contribute to a worsening of your scoliosis? It's not just heredity, injury or genetic markers that can spur your condition on. Find out what you can do and how your imbalances may be affecting you. Different Types of Scoliosis Surgery - Including understanding components of the surgery itself such as why the rods put inside in your body during surgery (fusion) are meant to remain there. Possible Complications - Surgery is a big decision and does not come without the risk of complications. Sometimes the complications are minor, like longer recovery times, but sometimes they can be life threatening or debilitating. Find out what factors lead to complications, how to minimize possible problems and how professionals go about testing you for these complications during surgery. Real Life Stories - Learn from real case studies, the successes and hardships surgery patients encounter on the road to a normal, healthy life. How to Evaluate the Risks associated with the many types of scoliosis surgery. Practical Tips On - How to afford your surgery and how to choose the best time, place and surgeon for your needs. Dr. Kevin Lau has made it his life's work to explore, investigate and share the truths about scoliosis. In The Complete Scoliosis Surgery Handbook for Patients, Dr. Lau explores the ins and outs of the scoliosis including the condition itself, surgery, and when a patient would benefit most from surgery. Dr. Lau reveals poignant and life-changing wisdom that no scoliosis sufferer should go without. Treat this book as your best friend and your guide on the journey to effective spinal health. This book is a compilation of the wisdom of many spinal professionals, including surgery physicians, orthopedic doctors, physiotherapists and chiropractors and includes valuable insights from real-life sufferers. Carefully examining each treatment avenue a patient may consider, it allows individuals to feel confident and informed throughout the decision making process. While Dr. Lau believes in and teaches non-surgical practices, he acknowledges the many benefits of scoliosis surgery and strives to keep his readers and patients educated about every viable avenue for effective scoliosis treatment. Making an informed decision is the best way to ensure any success, and mental preparation is at least as important as the surgery itself. Knowing what to expect and how to mitigate the loss of money, time and effort will help you build a stable emotional foundation, minimizing fear, anxiety and surprises along the way. We all feel better knowing what to expect and this book will help you feel prepared, knowledgeable and in con

Chinese Edition So, you think you've tried all options in your crusade against scoliosis? By now, you might have gone through the entire arsenal of bracing, exercise and even surgery. Unfortunately, your curve might still come back to haunt and cause more discomfort than before! Before you think, scoliosis correction is all about restoring your spine's curve; it's time to review the deformity again! Treating scoliosis requires a comprehensive approach, one which will restore your body's natural alignment, along with preventing the inevitable spinal degeneration that comes with age. Nature intended all mechanisms of the human body to function in unison and perfect harmony with each other. With even one of them not working in tandem, abnormalities and deformities are bound to occur. Food we eat! A wise man once said, "We are what we eat!" True to the core, it is! Our gut and digestive system form the base for a healthy body and mind. On the contrary, when our food intake comprises of food products that might not be right for our body, the results can be absolutely disastrous! Not only this, even if those food products are otherwise appropriate, they might not just suit your body. That is where individual body typing comes in! Known as metabolic typing in the specialists' jargon, it helps you to categorize your own, individual body type into three different categories and plan your food intake accordingly. Through the metabolic typing, you will know all about... Foods and ingredients that are best suite your own genes Food items that otherwise might be healthy, but are not right for you Specific food groups that might enhance or deplete your energy levels Foods that might facilitate your specific health goals, such as weight loss or gain and muscle toning With such immense benefits of body typing in view, here comes 'Your Scoliosis Cookbook' - a one of its kind, never-before guide to customizing your diet and a vast collection of delicious, healthy recipes to suit your palette and treat scoliosis, all at the same time! The book brings to you the amazing and time-tested secrets of the optimal nutrition for spinal health in the form of an easy-to-follow guide. Just follow our step-by-step instructions on how to find out your own body type. Once you are done, all you need to do is to pick up the recipe to suit your taste buds and choose the ingredients according to the results of your Metabolic Type. Whether you are the carbohydrate, protein or the mixed types, there is something in there, especially for you! So, just explore, cook and feast! Just so that you know the great results you are in for, here's what this book will help you in: Reduce pain and inflammation related to scoliosis Enhance spinal growth and development Strengthen your muscles Normalize muscle tightness's Rebalance your hormones Boost you energy levels Prevent spinal degeneration Help you achieve your ideal body size Reduces your allergic reactions Give you a higher immunity Improved sleep

Chinese Edition TRACK YOUR PROGRESS TOWARDS OPTIMAL SPINAL HEALTH In this companion resource to the Amazon.com bestseller 'Your Plan for Natural Scoliosis Prevention and Treatment', Dr. Kevin Lau offers you the nuts-and-bolts knowledge you need to succeed on your 12-week health experience. Based on comprehensive research and development by Dr. Kevin Lau, this book provides you with a proven scoliosis treatment plan that is safe, non-evasive, and easy to follow. Simply follow step-by-step as you're guided towards improved spinal health. Step One: Identify your personal scoliosis condition Step Two: Identify your unique dietary needs and metabolic type Step Three: Stay motivated with Dr. Lau's proven exercise program, which includes comprehensive exercise charts and fitness resources Step Four: Feel focused and inspired as you track your progress each day Step Five: Watch and wait as your scoliosis improves, your pain decreases and your back becomes stronger Dr. Lau's program is universally designed to benefit all scoliosis sufferers. Young or old, no matter how mild or severe your scoliosis may be, everyone can benefit from this program. Everything you need to know is contained in one comprehensive and thorough manual, including: Questionnaires to determine your individual therapy level and help you get the most benefit from your exercise program Daily forms to help you track your diet, exercise and progress Sample nutrition plans and recipes that will help keep your spine healthy Get started today and take the first step towards a straighter spine, a healthier lifestyle, and a happier you! Testimonials "My life has been forever changed by Dr. Lau and this simple, easy-to-follow program. The manual describes every process step-by-step and is simple and easy to stick with. I am forever in debt to you, Dr. Lau!" - Marrisa "I was diagnosed with scoliosis ten years ago. All these years I have sat and watch my condition worsen, believing that it was my fate and something I just had to accept. Then I found Dr. Lau's scoliosis treatment plan. Within a few months I was seeing more progress than I had in the last ten years! It is absolutely amazing!" - Richard

A who’s who in this challenging field brings you state-of-the-art approaches to the full range of surgical management options—including reconstructive procedures—for the pediatric and adult patient with spinal deformity. Experts discuss the course of treatment for patients in different age groups and take into consideration the extent of the curve at the time of diagnosis and during follow-up, the patient’s stage of bone growth, the amount of pain and deformity associated with the condition, and the patient’s willingness and ability to withstand surgery. Plus, a section on general information such as practical surgical anatomy, imaging, applied biomechanics, and instrumentation helps you approach each patient more effectively. Emphasizes technical skills and surgical decision making, including pearls, pitfalls, and illustrative case studies, offering you expert advice on technically challenging surgeries. Provides the very latest information on minimally invasive endoscopic and mini-open approaches to broaden your surgical options and minimize post-operative complications. Discusses peri-operative considerations, including anesthesia, blood loss management, bone graft and fusion enhancement, neural monitoring, and complications, keeping you prepared for any event. Presents full-color line artwork of surgical procedures as well as diagnostic and clinical photographs for superb visual guidance. Offers a consistent format throughout and a full-color design for ease of reference.