Authors:Johan W.M. Goethem, Luc Hauwe, Paul M. Parizel,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: imaging, spinal, diagnostic, radiology, medical, spine, cord
Number of Pages: 602
Published: 2007-03-20
List price: $345.00
ISBN-10: 3540213449
ISBN-13: 9783540213444

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 i