From imaging technology to the future of spine care, this edition brings you up to date on basic science, clinical studies, and the natural histories of common and rare spine conditions and diseases. The highly anticipated 3rd edition of OKU: Spine condenses all the most significant research and developments in the rapidly evolving area into a convenient single-source digest. Support your clinical decision making and tackle your toughest spine cases with this objective review of the most important spine literature from 2002-2005.