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 .