Orthopedic Imaging : Techniques and Applications

This volume is intended to provide radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and other clinicians with an up-to-date review of imaging of the musculoskeletal system. In the first part of the book, the various imaging techniques are discussed in turn, with particular attention to their advantages and disadvantages. The second part then documents the application of these techniques to the clinical problems and diseases encountered in specific anatomical regions. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field, and a wealth of illustrative material is included. Musculoskeletal studies account for an important proportion of the daily clinical practice of most radiologists. For many years following Rontgen's discovery of x-rays in 1895, these studies were confined to plain films and conventional tomography, which substantially limited the contribution of radiology in achieving better diagnosis and treatment of ortho­ pedic pathologic conditions. The advent of digital radiography, ultrasound, computer tomography and especially magnetic resonance imaging has greatly enhanced the potential of radiologic imaging in this field. Among the benefits to accrue from these techniques are the detailed visualization of soft tissue anatomy and pathologic changes, progress in the noninvasive study of joint pathology, and improved staging of primary bone tumors. The need for an update of our knowledge in orthopedic imaging is therefore immense. The editors, Dr. A. M. Davies and Prof. H. Pettersson, have been able to acquire the collabo­ ration of a number of international leaders in bone and soft tissue imaging for the produc­ tion of this book, which took an exceptionally brief period from the date of conception to printing. Accordingly, readers will find in this work the latest developments in techniques and radiologic interpretation. The up-to-date nature of the information provided, and the expertise which it embodies, will undoubtedly be of great help in daily clinical practice, not only to general radiologists and orthopedic surgeons but also to musculoskeletal radiolo­ gists working in subspecialties. I am very grateful to the editors and to the authors for their excellent contributions. Front Matter....Pages I-X Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Radiography....Pages 3-11 Arthrography....Pages 13-24 Computed Tomography....Pages 25-52 Magnetic Resonance Imaging....Pages 53-79 Scintigraphy....Pages 81-90 Ultrasound....Pages 91-107 Interventional Radiological Techniques....Pages 109-128 Measurements and Related Examination Techniques in Orthopedic Radiology....Pages 129-142 Bone Densitometry....Pages 143-152 Front Matter....Pages 153-153 The Shoulder....Pages 153-173 The Hand and Wrist....Pages 175-193 The Hip....Pages 195-220 The Knee....Pages 221-241 The Ankle and Foot....Pages 243-266 The Spine....Pages 267-302 Polyarthritis....Pages 303-321 Bone and Joint Infections....Pages 323-340 Joint Prostheses....Pages 341-358 Musculoskeletal Tumours....Pages 359-378 Back Matter....Pages 379-388 Providing radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and other clinicians with an up-to-date review of imaging of the musculoskeletal system, this book begins by discussing the various imaging techniques, with particular attention to their advantages and disadvantages. The second part then documents the application of these techniques to the clinical problems and diseases encountered in specific anatomical regions. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field, and includes a wealth of illustrative material.

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

A review of imaging of the musculoskeletal system. It is divided into two sections: the first provides an overview of the different imaging techniques, emphasizing the advantages and disadvantages; the second covers specific anatomical areas of particular pathology from a clinical point of view.