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Anatomy of the Spine

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Keen understanding of spinal anatomy is necessary for accurate diagnosis of painful spine conditions and safe undertaking of interventional spine procedures. This chapter provides an overview of the anatomy of the vertebrae, spinal cord, and vascular supply. A review of common pathological symptoms is provided as well as anatomical considerations for safe interventional spine procedures.

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  1. Cleveland Clinic Pain Management, Cleveland, OH, USA

    George C. Chang Chien DO & Robert Bolash MD

  2. Cleveland Clinic, Anesthesia Institute Pain Management, 9500 Euclid Ave, Dept C-25, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA

    Harpreet Singh MD

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Correspondence to George C. Chang Chien DO .

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  1. Summit Pain Alliance, Santa Rosa, California, USA

    Jason E. Pope

  2. The Spine and Nerve Center of The Virginias, Charleston, West Virginia, USA

    Timothy R Deer

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Singh, H., Chang Chien, G.C., Bolash, R. (2017). Anatomy of the Spine. In: Pope, J., Deer, T. (eds) Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6976-0_4

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