Imaging of the Spine 2010 Elsevier Radiology Consult Expert Consult

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Imaging of the Spine, Expert Radiology Series, Expert Consult
Authors: Thomas P. Naidich, MD, Mauricio Castillo, MD, Soonmee Cha, MD, Charles Raybaud, MD, James G. Smirniotopoulos, MD and Spyros Dr. Kollias
Pages: 620 Hard Cover
ISBN: 978-1-4377-1551-4
Elsevier/ Saunders 2010

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Ratings (1-4 , 4 being the highest):

Organization of information: 4

Usefulness of book: 4

Suitable for intended audience: 4

Author’s objectives met: 4

Significant number of illustrations: 4

Quality of illustrations: 4

Description:

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.

Features:

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

Part One: Introduction

Chapter 1. Imaging Techniques in the Adult Spine

Part Two: Paraspinal Structures

Chapter 2. Paraspinal Soft Tissues

Part Three: Normal Spinal Column and Cord

Chapter 3. The Normal Spinal Column: Overview and Cervical Spine

Chapter 4. The Normal Spinal Column: Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, and Coccygeal Segments

Chapter 5. The Normal Spinal Cord and Meninges

Part Four: Normal Spinal Aging and Degeration

Chapter 6. Age-Related Changes in the Spine

Chapter 7. Degerative Disorders of the Spine

Part Five: Normal Vascularization and Ischemia

Chapter 8. Spinal Vascular Anatomy

Chapter 9. Spinal Cord Arterial Ischemia

Part Six: Spinal Trauma

Chapter 10. Extra-axial Hemorrhages

Chapter 11. Trauma to the Spinal Column

Chapter 12. Trauma to the Spinal Cord

Part Seven: Spinal Vascular Malformations

Chapter 13. Spinal Vascular Malformations

Part Eight: Spinal Cysts and Tumors

Chapter 14. Spinal Cysts

Chapter 15. Spinal Tumors

Part Nine: Metabolic Conditions

Chapter 16. Metabolic Conditions Affecting the Spinal Column

Chapter 17. Metabolic Conditions Affecting the Spinal Cord

Part Ten: Spinal Infection

Chapter 18. Infections of the Spinal Column

Chapter 19. Infections of the Spinal Cord

Part Eleven: Spinal Inflammation

Chapter 20. Inflammation of the Spinal Column

Chapter 21. Inflammation of the Spinal Cord

Part Twelve: Operative Considerations

Chapter 22. Imaging Preparation for Surgery

Chapter 23. Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring

Chapter 24. Vertebral Body Augmentation Procedures: Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

Chapter 25. Complications of Surgery for Decompression of Spinal Stenosis and Disc Disease

Part Thirteen: The Brachial and Sacral Plexuses

Chapter 26. Imaging of the Brachial Plexus

Chapter 27. IMaging of the Sacral Plexus

Chapter 28. Peripheral Nerve Imaging: The Carpal Tunnel

Index