Book description
The latest addition to the popular Teaching Atlas series, Teaching
Atlas of Musculoskeletal Imagingprovides a complete overview of the most
common manifestations of musculoskeletal disorders as well as the most
important rare diseases. Internationally recognized authors guide the
reader through multi-modality imaging approaches for 130 problems, which
are grouped according to broad categories, including internal joint
derangement, tumors, infection, avascular bone, trauma, arthritis, and
prostheses. Each case provides concise descriptions of the presenting
signs, radiologic findings, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis.
Up-to-date information on musculoskeletal pathology and the current
management strategies, including the latest interventional radiology
techniques, make this atlas an outstanding reference for daily practice.
Highlights:-Essential information on the use of radiography, ultrasound,
CT, and MRI enables clinicians to select the best combination of
multiple imaging modalities for each case-Bullet-point lists of Pearls
and Pitfalls guide readers through diagnosis and help them avoid errors
in image interpretation-900 images demonstrate key aspects of common and
rare disease manifestations, providing an invaluable cross-reference
tool for clinicians managing live casesIdeal for rapid reference and
review, this atlas is an invaluable resource for clinicians and
residents in radiology, orthopedics, interventional musculoskeletal
radiology, as well as those in musculoskeletal pathology, rheumatology,
and sports medicine. "Great quality...images...The overall
quality is excellent. The text is succinctly and clearly written,
providing the pertinent information for each diagnosis, including
pitfalls.
Teaching Atlas of Musculoskeletal Imaging
fulfills its purpose by providing the reader with a modern teaching
atlas that accurately reflects the reality of current musculoskeletal
imaging practices."--Radiology (RSNA)_x000D_ _x000D_ "Each of
the excellently written cases is presented in a standardized
format...Each chapter concludes with 'Pearls' and 'Pitfalls,' both of
which are in an easy-to-reference bullet format. The book is well
organized and written in a grouped-teaching case format. It is easy to
look up a specific diagnosis, home in on a differential diagnosis, or
review the text cover to cover...Highly recommend[ed]."--American
Journal of Roentgenology_x000D_ _x000D_ "The latest addition to the
popular Teaching Atlas series, written by two internationally recognised
authors. A total of 130 cases...provide an overview of the common
musculoskeletal disorders as well as some rarer one...Comprehensive. The
cases are easy and interesting to read. The bullet point 'pearls and
pitfalls' at the end of each case, giving tips on diagnosis and
important pitfalls to avoid, are particularly useful. This book is
enjoyable to read and extract information from and would be of
particular use to radiology trainees, radiographers and the allied
musculoskeletal sub-specialities."-- RAD Magazine_x000D_ _x000D_
"A helpful reference book...The writing style is straightforward
and easy to understand, and the format makes good use of bulleting to
highlight key points. Additional references are suggested at the end of
each case, with an extensive index at the end of the
book."--Radiologic Technology_x000D_ _x000D_ "The text is very
thorough, extremely well organized, and contains nearly 1000 photographs
of regional images illustrating various musculoskeletal pathologies and
surgical procedures...The primary strengths of this textbook are its
superb organization and the use of a consistent format. The subsections
within each case provide pertinent information in a concise style which
makes the text a useful reference...recommend[ed] without
hesitation."--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Professor, Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital and
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada Consultant
Interventional and Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Waterford Regional
Teaching Hospital, Ardkeane, Waterford Co. Waterford, Ireland
