The development of the spine -- Anatomy of the back including all structures that may cause pain -- Pain mechanisms -- Spinal radiology and imaging techniques -- Evidence Based Medicine and classification. Surgical interventions at the cervical spine: Correction of idiopathic problems -- Problems due to trauma -- Problems due to degeneration. Surgical interventions at the thoracic spine: Correction of idiopathic problems -- �Problems due to trauma -- Problems due to degeneration. Surgical interventions at the lumbosacral spine: Correction of idiopathic problems -- Problems due to trauma -- Problems due to degeneration.

This book offers essential guidance on selecting the most appropriate surgical management option for a variety of spinal conditions, including idiopathic problems, and degenerative disease. While the first part of the book discusses the neuroanatomy and biomechanics of the spine, pain mechanisms, and imaging techniques, the second guides the reader through the diagnostic process and treatment selection for disorders of the different regions of the spine, based on the principles of evidence-based medicine. I.e., it clearly explains why a particular technique should be selected for a specific patient on the basis of the available evidence, which is carefully reviewed. The book identifies potential complications and highlights technical pearls, describing newer surgical techniques and illustrating them with the help of images and accompanying videos. Though primarily intended for neurosurgeons, the book will also be of interest to orthopaedic surgeons, specialists in physical medicine, and pain specialists.