Orthopedic Imaging: A Practical Approach

Features Effectively interpret a full range of findings with the aid of more than 4, 000 outstanding illustrations that encompass conventional radiography, ultrasound, CT, dual-energy CT, PET-CT, and all other diagnostic imaging modalities used to evaluate musculoskeletal disorders, including numerous examples of 3-D imaging. Master the latest trends in orthopedic radiology including the increasing emphasis on ultrasonography and MRI over other methods that expose patients to higher levels of radiation. Choose the best imaging approach for each patient with discussions of each technique’s accuracy, speed, and cost. Apply a state-of-the-art knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging interpretation with advanced guidance from renowned musculoskeletal MRI authorities. Find the information you need quickly and easily thanks to informative diagrams and schematics, and a quick-reference, high-yield format, including “Practical Points” summaries at the end of each chapter for quick review. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use Table Of Contents PART I INTRODUCTION TO ORTHOPEDIC IMAGING Chapter 1 The Role of the Orthopedic Radiologist Chapter 2 Imaging Techniques in Orthopedics Chapter 3 Bone Formation and Growth PART II TRAUMA Chapter 4 Radiologic Evaluation of Trauma Chapter 5 Upper Limb I Chapter 6 Upper Limb II Chapter 7 Upper Limb III Chapter 8 Lower Limb I Chapter 9 Lower Limb II Chapter 10 Lower Limb III Chapter 11 Spine PART III ARTHRITIDES Chapter 12 Radiologic Evaluation of the Arthritides Chapter 13 Degenerative Joint Disease Chapter 14 Inflammatory Arthritides Chapter 15 Miscellaneous Arthritides and Arthropathies PART IV TUMORS AND TUMOR-LIKE LESIONS Chapter 16 Radiologic Evaluation of Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions Chapter 17 Benign Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions I Chapter 18 Benign Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions II Chapter 19 Benign Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions III Chapter 20 Benign Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions IV Chapter 21 Malignant Bone Tumors I Chapter 22 Malignant Bone Tumors II Chapter 23 Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of the Joints PART V INFECTIONS Chapter 24 Radiologic Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Infections Chapter 25 Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Soft-Tissue Infections PART VI METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE DISORDERS Chapter 26 Radiologic Evaluation of Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Chapter 27 Osteoporosis, Rickets, and Osteomalacia Chapter 28 Hyperparathyroidism Chapter 29 Paget Disease Chapter 30 Miscellaneous Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders PART VII CONGENITAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ANOMALIES Chapter 31 Radiologic Evaluation of Skeletal Anomalies Chapter 32 Anomalies of the Upper and Lower Limbs Chapter 33 Scoliosis and Anomalies with General Affliction of the Skeleton