In this podcast, Ross Frederick discusses a paper that helps us decipher the postoperative spine - an increasingly relevant topic given the ubiquity of spine surgery.  Dr. Gibbs discusses artifact reduction techniques for these studies, as well as the exciting potential of zero echo time MRI. Postoperative Spinal CT: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. Ghodasara et al. RadioGraphics 2019; 39:1840–1861. Zero Echo Time Musculoskeletal MRI: Technique, Optimization, Applications, and Pitfalls. Aydıngöz et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:1398–1414.