Short description:

Spinal disorders are very common, and various imaging techniques such as X-ray, CT, and MRI play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. Due to the rapid increase in the elderly population and the corresponding increase in degenerative spinal disorders, there is a growing demand and emphasis on spinal imaging diagnosis. In most comprehensive hospitals, the interpretation of spinal imaging is independently performed in the fields of musculoskeletal radiology and neuroradiology, resulting in inefficient imaging diagnosis and unsatisfactory education. In order to alleviate such inefficiency, this book covers musculoskeletal structures such as the vertebral body, intervertebral disc, as well as neural structures such as the spinal cord.

This book was written by radiologists with extensive experience in various conditions related to the anatomy of the spine and MR artifacts. To aid readers' understanding, various diagrams and numerous case studies have been included, and important points are summarized again at the end of each topic. In the final chapter, the book covers the procedural methods, post-procedure management, and precautions for spinal interventions performed for the purpose of treating pain caused by spinal disorders. I believe this book will serve as a valuable reference not only for radiologists but also for clinicians in orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, and other medical fields involved in the management of spinal disorders.

Long description:

Spinal disorders are very common, and various imaging techniques such as X-ray, CT, and MRI play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. Due to the rapid increase in the elderly population and the corresponding increase in degenerative spinal disorders, there is a growing demand and emphasis on spinal imaging diagnosis. In most comprehensive hospitals, the interpretation of spinal imaging is independently performed in the fields of musculoskeletal radiology and neuroradiology, resulting in inefficient imaging diagnosis and unsatisfactory education. In order to alleviate such inefficiency, this book covers musculoskeletal structures such as the vertebral body, intervertebral disc, as well as neural structures such as the spinal cord.

This book was written by radiologists with extensive experience in various conditions related to the anatomy of the spine and MR artifacts. To aid readers' understanding, various diagrams and numerous case studies have been included, and important points are summarized again at the end of each topic. In the final chapter, the book covers the procedural methods, post-procedure management, and precautions for spinal interventions performed for the purpose of treating pain caused by spinal disorders. I believe this book will serve as a valuable reference not only for radiologists but also for clinicians in orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, and other medical fields involved in the management of spinal disorders.

Table of Contents:

CHAPTER 01 Spinal Anatomy.- CHAPTER 02 Clinical Diagnosis Methods in Patients with Spinal Pain.- CHAPTER 03 Imaging Techniques for Spinal Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- CHAPTER 04 Development of Normal Pediatric Spine and Congenital Spinal and Spinal Cord Disorders.- CHAPTER 05 Degenerative Spinal Diseases.- CHAPTER 06 Infectious Spondylitis.- CHAPTER 07 Spinal Arthritis.- HAPTER 08 Spinal Trauma.- CHAPTER 09 Osteoporosis.- CHAPTER 10 Bone Marrow Diseases.- CHAPTER 11 Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors.- CHAPTER 12 Non-Neoplastic Spinal Cord Disorders.- CHAPTER 13 Spinal Alignment Disorders.- CHAPTER 14 Spinal Exercise Therapy.- CHAPTER 15 Spinal Interventions.- CHAPTER 16 Postoperative Evaluation of the Spine.- CHAPTER 17 Disorders of the Brachial Plexus.- CHAPTER 18 Imaging Diagnosis Tips for Major Spinal Disorders.