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MRI Essentials for the Spine Specialist is a

comprehensive textbook that details the complex MRI anatomy of the spine and the

spectrum of pathological findings in patients with spinal disorders. Covering

basic concepts such as the physics of MRI and normal MRI anatomy of the spine as

well as advanced MRI techniques, this book will help clinicians develop a

systematic approach to the accurate interpretation of spine MRI studies.Key

Features:Region-specific and concept-specific chapters systematically

covering what the spine specialist must masterAll chapters written by

spine surgeons, interventional pain specialists, and radiologists, specifically

for cliniciansMore than 450 MR images and 80 instructive

illustrations to help readers visualize and clarify their understanding of the

concepts presentedPractical and focused review of how other imaging

modalities correlate with and complement MRICommon Clinical Questions

with answers and detailed explanations in each chapterThis text will be an

important resource for spine surgeons, interventional and non-interventional

pain specialists, interventional radiologists, neurologists, sports medicine

specialists, and any other physicians or allied health professionals with an

interest in the management of patients with spinal disorders. It is also an

excellent reference for diagnostic radiologists who interpret spine MRI studies

and would like to gain a better understanding of the associated clinical

aspects.

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