<p><i>Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine 5e</i> continues to offer practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area in a unique single volume which successfully bridges the gap between the basic science of the lumbar region and findings commonly seen in the clinic. Now with a greatly increased imaging section, this book will be ideal for students and practitioners of chiropractic, osteopathic medicine and osteopathy, physiotherapy, physical therapy, pain medicine and physiatry worldwide.</p><br><br><ul><li>Presents a clear and accessible overview of the basic science relating to the structure and function of the lumbar spine </li> <p><li>Written by an internationally renowned expert in the fields of both clinical anatomy and back pain </li> <p><li>Describes the structure of the individual components of the lumbar spine, as well as the intact spine </li> <p><li>Goes beyond the scope of most anatomy books by endeavouring to explain why the vertebrae and their components are constructed the way they are </li> <p><li>Provides an introduction to biomechanics and spinal movement with special emphasis on the role of the lumbar musculature </li> <p><li>Explores both embryology and the process of aging in the context of spinal structure and function </li> <p><li>Explores mechanical back pain within the context of the structural and biomechanical principles developed earlier in the volume </li> <p><li>Extensive reference list allows readers seeking to undertake research projects on some aspect of the lumbar spine with a suitable starting point in their search through the literature </li> <p><li>Perfect for use both as an initial resource in undergraduate training in physiotherapy and physical medicine or as essential reading for postgraduate studies </li> </ul><br><br><ul><li>Greatly expanded section on medical imaging </li> <p><li>Increased elaboration of the regional anatomy of the lumbar spine </li> <p><li>Includes chapter on reconstructive anatomy, which provides an algorithm showing how to put the lumbar spine back together </li> <p><li>Presents an ethos of 'anatomy by expectation' - to show readers what to expect on an image, rather than being required to identify what is seen </li> </ul>