Basic Musculoskeletal Imaging, Second Edition

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A complete introductory text to musculoskeletal imagingComprehensive and accessible, this authoritative resource addresses the fundamental principles and techniques of general diagnostic and advanced musculoskeletal imaging. Featuring contributions from internationally recognized experts in the field, Basic Musculoskeletal Imaging focuses on the conditions and procedures most often encountered in real-world practice. This edition has been updated to reflect the latest research and developments in the field. All of the chapters covering the modalities of MRIS and ultrasounds in musculoskeletal imaging have been fully revised. The book is enhanced by superb figures and illustrations, "Pearls" that summarize must-know information, and an outstanding introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound by international experts from France and Brazil.Basic Musculoskeletal Imaging covers:Signs in musculoskeletal imagingThe key concepts of using different modalities in musculoskeletal imagingCurrent advances in musculoskeletal scintigraphyUpper and lower extremity traumaAxial skeletal traumaArthritis and infectionTumorsMetabolic bone diseasesBone infarct and osteochondrosisShoulder, knee, spine, elbow, wrist, hip, and ankle MRI

Professor of Radiology & Orthopaedics Department of Radiological Sciences Section Chief of Musculoskeletal Radiology University of California, Irvine Department of Radiological Sciences University of California, Irvine, Medical Center R-140 101 The City Drive Orange, CA 92868-3298