Basic Musculoskeletal Imaging

A complete introductory text to musculoskeletal imagingBasic Musculoskeletal Imaging is an engagingly written, comprehensive textbook that addresses the fundamental principles and techniques of general diagnostic and advanced musculoskeletal imaging. In order to be as clinically relevant as possible, the text focuses on the conditions and procedures most often encountered in real-world practice, such as: Upper and lower extremity traumaAxial skeletal traumaArthritis and infectionTumorsMetabolic bone diseasesBone infarct and osteochondrosisShoulder, knee, spine, elbow, wrist, hip, and ankle MRIYou will also find authoritative coverage of: Signs in musculoskeletal imagingThe key concepts of using different modalities in musculoskeletal imagingCurrent advances in musculoskeletal scintigraphyThe book is enhanced by superb figures and illustrations, including a four-page full-color insert; 'Pearls' that summarize must-know information; and an outstanding introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound by international experts from France and Brazil.