Spinal Imaging: Diagnostic Imaging of the Spine and Spinal Cord (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging)

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 Congenital -- Congenital Malformations Of The Spine, Spinal Cord, And Cranio-cervical Junction -- Pediatric Spine -- Spine And Spinal Cord In Children -- Biomechanics -- Biomechanics Of The Spine -- Scoliosis -- Degenerative Disease -- Evidence-based Medicine For Low Back Pain -- Degenerative Disc Disease -- Pathology Of The Posterior Elements -- Spinal Stenosis -- Spinal Instability: Axial Loaded Imaging Of The Spine -- Osteoporosis: Insufficiency Fractures -- Trauma -- Whiplash Injuries -- Cervical Trauma -- Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma -- Postoperative Spine -- Surgical Procedures: Discectomy And Herniectomy -- Imaging Of The Postoperative Spine: Discectomy And Herniectomy -- Surgical Procedures: Cages, Prostheses, And Instrumentation -- Imaging Of The Postoperative Spine: Cages, Prostheses And Instrumentation -- Tumors -- Intradural Spinal Tumors -- Metastatic Disease Of The Spine -- Primary Tumors Of The Osseous Spine -- Bone Marrow -- Spinal Bone Marrow Disorders -- Infection And Inflammation -- Spinal Infections -- Seronegative Spondylarthropathy -- Sacrum -- Imaging Of The Sacrum. J.w.m. Van Goethem, L. Van Den Hauwe, P.m. Parizel (eds.) ; With Contributions By P.r. Algra ... [et Al.] ; Foreword By A.l. Baert. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In the Name of Love and Family This book could not have been completed without the continuing support of my wife, Isabelle, who, as a radiologist herself, not only understood my end- vours to complete this work, but who was also my most loyal supporter. As the mother of our three daughters, Alexia, Olivia and Félicia, she is also the corn- stone of our wonderful family and I wish to dedicate this book to these four women in my life. Edegem Johan W. M. Van Goethem This book is dedicated? rst and foremost to the ones I love: Marleen, my wife, and our children Vincent, Isabel, Liesa and Marie. Our children, they are the future. My thanks go to Paul and Johan, not only for teaching me neuroradiology, but primarily for their friendship. We have been working together for many years now in the spirit of the three musketeers (Les Trois Mousquetaires, a novel by Alexandre Dumas), inseparable men who chant the motto “One for all, and all for one”. 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. It will thus appeal to all physicians who make use of spinal imaging: radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists and other spine care providers. Its logical structure and extensive, accurate index are specifically designed to ensure ease of use - Comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on the imaging of frequently encountered spinal disorders - Richly illustrated - All imaging modalities considered, e.g. plain film, multidetector CT and MRI - Designed to ensure ease of use, with a logical structure and extensive index