Main description:

Imaging of Bones and Joints: A Concise, Multimodality Approach

This book is unique. It will guide you through the essentials of musculoskeletal imaging using a multimodality approach. Organized by categories of musculoskeletal disorders, it uses a "findings within-the-image" method to help you identify the typical imaging features of each condition.

As a comprehensive reference compiled by well-known specialists in the field, it is useful for both practicing radiologists and those in training.

Focus on the essentials

Provides a solid foundation of what the radiologist needs to know when interpreting musculoskeletal imaging studies, including the indications for when to use various imaging modalities.

"Findings within the image"

An excellent presentation method for learning to interpret bone and joint images.

Find it quickly

In addition to a detailed text and high-quality images, important points are summarized in boxes, tables, and illustrative figures for quick reference.

Extra features are included on the Thieme MediaCenter

An additional 338 images along with supplemental text and references are provided online on the Thieme MediaCenter.

Special Features

All chapters are written by leading international authors.
A comprehensive, multimodality approach is used.
Over 2100 brilliant, state-of-the-art images are provided, including a multitude of MR images.

Contents:

1 Acute Trauma and Overuse Injuries: Essentials

2 Acute Trauma and Chornic Overuse (According to Region)

3 Infections of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues

4 Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions of Bone, Joints, and the Soft Tissues

5 Bone Marrow

6 Osteonecroses of the Skeletal System

7 Osteochondroses

8 Metabolic, Hormonal, and Toxic Bone Disorders

9 Congenital Disorders of Bone and Joint Development

10 Rheumatic Disorders

11 Miscellaneous Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Disorders

12 Interventions Involving the Bone, Soft Tissue, and Joints