Imaging of spinal trauma in children: an atlas and text, Volume 1

This unique atlas is a comphrensive guide to the imaging and evaluation of post-traumatic conditions in the pediatric spine. First, the atlas discusses epidemiology, normal spine variants and anatomy, measurements, mechanisms and patterns of injury, experimental and necropsy data, special views and techniques. Then, with clear, high-quality radiographs, Imaging of Spinal Trauma in Children illustrates injuries of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacrococcygeal spine. This comprehensive work consists of material on spinal injury involving the adult, as well as information regarding childhood injury. It addresses paediatric spinal injuries based on fact, research and analysis. It should be of interest to both radiologists and clinicians involved in this area. Accompanying CD-ROM contains text and illustrations of the book, in searchable PDF files.