Focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of common disorders and injuries of the spine, this volume includes chapters on anatomy and investigations are followed by specific disorders, including early and late management of spinal trauma, chronic low back pain and the spine in sports. Each chapter describes particular abnormalities and considers indications for conservative or surgical treatment, outcomes and prognosis. The book includes a fully referenced guide to diagnosis and management, reviews treatment options and suggests courses of action and offers advice. It aims to provide the reader with the information necessary to make informed decisions in orthopaedic surgery.