Spinal Imaging / Medical Radiology (PDF)

This is a richly illustrated and comprehensive textbook on the imaging of frequently encountered spinal disorders. Degenerative disease, spinal trauma, spinal tumors and the postoperative spine are addressed in detail. In addition, there are individual chapters on embryology, the pediatric spine, biomechanics, scoliosis, bone marrow disorders, infections, spondyloarthropathies and imaging of the sacrum. All imaging modalities are considered, including plain film, multidetector CT and MRI. The book is intended for daily use in any practice that engages in spinal imaging, and will assist both in film interpretation and in image acquisition. Its logical structure and extensive, accurate index are specifically designed to ensure ease of use.

Chapter Overview

Congenital Malformations & Pediatric Spine

Congenital Malformations of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and Cranio-Cervical Junction

Pediatric Spinal Imaging · Biomechanics of the Spine · Scoliosis

Degenerative Disease

Evidence-Based Medicine in Low Back Pain · Degenerative Disc Disease · Pathology

of the Posterior Elements · Spinal Stenosis · Spinal Instability · Osteoporosis

Insufficiency Fractures

Trauma

Whiplash Injuries · Cervical Spine Fractures and Dislocations · Thoracolumbar Trauma

Surgery and Postsurgical Imaging

Surgical Procedures: Discectomy and Herniectomy · Imaging of the Spine after Surgery

for Degenerative Disease · Surgical Procedures: Cages, Prosthesis and Instrumentation

Imaging in Cages, Prosthesis and Instrumentation

Spinal Tumors

Spinal Tumors · Metastatic Disease of the Spine · Imaging of Primary Osseous Tumors of the Spine · Spinal Bone Marrow Disorders

Miscellaneous

Spinal Infections · Spondylarthropathies · Imaging of the Sacrum