IMAGING OF THE SPINE: Expert Radiology Series, Expert Consult-Online and Print

✍ Scribed by Thomas P. Naidich

• Publisher: Saunders
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 558
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Imaging of the Spine-an exhaustive, full-color reference-combines the ease of use of an atlas with the comprehensive coverage of a definitive reference work, in print and online. Renowned experts Drs. Thomas P. Naidich, Mauricio Castillo, Charles Raybaud, James G. Smirniotopoulos, Soonmee Cha, and Spyros Kollias cover every aspect of spine imaging, including the latest diagnostic modalities, interventional techniques, and image-guided procedures through over 1300 digital quality illustrations.

• Access the fully searchable text online at expertconsult.com, with downloadable images.

• View 1300 digital quality images of both radiographic images and cutting edge modalities-MR, multislice CT, ultrasonography, and nuclear medicine.

• Consult the expertise of a diverse group of experts from around the globe on the imaging of the spine.

• Tap into comprehensive coverage that includes diagnostic and therapeutic options, with an emphasis on cost-effective imaging.

• Find information quickly and easily thanks to consistent and tightly focused chapters, a full color design, and key points boxes.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Other Titles
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
1. Imaging Techniques in the Adult Spine
2. Paraspinal Soft Tissues
3. The Normal Spinal Column: Overview and Cervical Spine
4. The Normal Spinal Column: Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral,and Coccygeal Segments
5. The Normal Spinal Cord and Meninges
6. Age-Related Changes in the Spine
7. Degenerative Disorders of the Spine
8. Spinal Vascular Anatomy
9. Spinal Cord Arterial Ischemia
10. Extra-axial Hemorrhages
11. Trauma to the Spinal Column
12. Trauma to the Spinal Cord
13. Spinal Vascular Malformations
14. Spinal Cysts
15. Spinal Tumors
16. Metabolic Conditions Affecting the Spinal Column
17. Metabolic Conditions Affecting the Spinal Cord
18. Infections of the Spinal Column
19. Infections of the Spinal Cord
20. Inflammation of the Spinal Column
21. Inflammation of the Spinal Cord
22. Imaging Preparation for Surgery
23. Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring
24. Vertebral Body Augmentation Procedures: Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
25. Complications of Surgery for Decompression of Spinal Stenosis and Disc Disease
26. Imaging of the Brachial Plexus
27. Imaging of the Sacral Plexus
28. Peripheral Nerve Imaging: The Carpal Tunnel