MR Imaging of the Spine and Spinal Cord

Magnetic resonance imaging has become an increasingly beneficial tool for the radiologic evaluation of complex spine diseases. However, due to the many variables implicit in MR imaging technique, considerable experience and expertise are necessary to diagnose with confidence.

This book provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the field, and gives you the information to competently utilize MRI for the diagnosis of diseases of the spine and spinal cord.

• More than 1,300 high-quality images help you
  recognize and distinguish normal findings from pathologic spinal disorders and
  common MR artifacts
• Systematic tables of indications and differential
  diagnoses summarize each disorder and help you in planning treatment
  strategies
• Problem-solving tips and tricks provide details on
  various imaging techniques, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of
  different MRI sequences
• Concise chapter summaries provide quick and easy access to the most current MR imaging information

Of great interest to radiologists, neuroradiologists, trauma surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and neurosurgeons, this extensively illustrated work is an essential diagnostic reference for evaluating spinal disorders.