Imaging of the normal spine, developmental anomalies, and trauma of the spine and extremities.

Many significant papers in the current literature have considered the spectrum of developmental and traumatic alterations in the spine. The increasing role of MR and CT imaging is stressed as well as the continued importance of conventional radiography. The distinguishing features and pathology of developmental anomalies and traumatic injuries and the importance of accurate and complete diagnosis are discussed. This review includes articles that emphasize imaging of the normal spine, congenital anomalies, and trauma of the spine and extremities.