Heung Sik Kang • Joon Woo Lee • Jong Won Kwon

2014

Spinal disorders constitute one of the most commonly encountered ailments, affecting up to 80 % of the population worldwide, and are a major cause of disability and economic loss. The prevalence of spinal problems has increased significantly with a growing proportion of elderly people in the general population. Correspondingly, many physicians and radiologists face a large workload of spinal imaging as part of their daily practice. There is however a limited number of textbooks available for clinicians and radiology trainees who are interested in embarking on a self-learning course in spinal imaging interpretation. With this point in mind, this book aims to cover most of the common and critical spinal disorders by presenting numerous representative cases and providing practical tips.