Overview
- Describes the distinguishing MR features of a wide range of spinal pathologies
- Includes rich illustrations
- Presents common as well as unusual cases
Access this book
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
Table of contents (10 chapters)
-
Front Matter
-
Clinical and Technical Aspects
-
Front Matter
-
Keywords
About this book
This is the second edition of an acclaimed, richly illustrated and comprehensive case-based atlas focusing on MRI of degenerative changes in the osteoarticular structures of the spine.
Spinal degenerative disease is highly prevalent in the general population and its incidence increases with age. At the same time, degenerative spinal conditions are one of the most common causes of pain.
The book presents a comprehensive overview of the MR findings observed in degenerative disease of spinal joints, ligaments and paravertebral muscles, and offers guidance on selecting the appropriate imaging protocol, which is critical in detecting the potentially very subtle changes. The MR study protocols presented include T2-weighted sequences with fat saturation and contrast-enhanced T1-weighted sequences with fat saturation, since these sequences permit better visualization of inflammatory changes of both anterior and posterior elements of the spine.
This richly illustratedsecond edition highlights the inflammatory component of the degenerative pathology of the spine, which in most cases is responsible for the painful symptomatology. It also discusses in detail the use of contrast medium in MRI of spinal degenerative disease.
The “case-based” structure of the atlas allows easy but effective consultation by radiologists, neuroradiologists, rheumatologists, orthopedists and physiatrists, as well as students.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Alfredo Tarantino graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari, Italy, and subsequently specialized in Neurology and Radiology. Since 2001 he has been a medical consultant at the Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology Section, San Paolo Hospital, Bari, Italy. In addition, he serves as a lecturer for various training courses in Neuroradiology. He has participated as a speaker at various conferences in the field of Neuroradiology. In the last ten years he has developed a particular interest in MRI of degenerative and rheumatic diseases of the spine. He is the author of numerous publications in national and international journals in the field of Neuroradiology. He is co-author of the 2nd edition of the book MRI of the Rheumatic Spine.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: MRI of Degenerative Disease of the Spine
Book Subtitle: A Case-Based Atlas
Authors: Paola D'Aprile, Alfredo Tarantino
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73707-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-73706-1Published: 15 July 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-73709-2Published: 16 July 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-73707-8Published: 14 July 2021
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XI, 184
Number of Illustrations: 168 b/w illustrations, 137 illustrations in colour
Topics: Imaging / Radiology, Orthopedics, Neurology