Main description:

Emergency Musculoskeletal Imaging in Children is a practical, concise, and easy-to-read guide to the radiologic workup of acute musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in children. The book is conveniently organized by anatomic site and covers all acute injuries and conditions of the upper and lower extremities encountered in the emergency room, outpatient clinic, and office. Close attention is also given to normal findings and anatomic variants that can mimic pathology. More than 600 MR, CT, ultrasound, and radiographic images complement the text.

Contents:

Ch. 1: General Considerations

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 2: Infection/Inflammation and Infarction

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 3: Tumors, Cysts and Tumor Mimickers

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 4: Types of Fractures in Children

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 5: Shoulder and Upper Arm Injuries of the Shoulder and Upper Humerus

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 6: Elbow and Forearm

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 7: Wrist and Hand

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 8: Pelvis and Sacrum

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 9: Hip and Femur/Femoral Shaft

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 10: Knee and Leg

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 11: Ankle and Foot

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav

Ch. 12: Battered Child Syndrome/Non-Accidental Trauma

Leonard E. Swischuk

Siddharth P. Jadhav