Main description:

This highly illustrated, practical book provides a systematic approach to all significant sports injuries. Imaging features are presented along with discussion of the influence of these findings on treatment and image-guided interventions. For each anatomical area, the underlying biomechanical features that produce injury are explored. All imaging modalities are featured with emphasis on MRI, MR arthrography, CT, and ultrasound. A concise guide to sports injuries, this book will help clinicians identify the appropriate imaging techniques and treatments to best serve their patients. This up-to-date resource is an excellent, high-yield resource for radiologists, emergency radiologists, orthopedists, and sports medicine professionals. International experts provide guidance as to how sports injuries occur and how to recognize relevant imaging findings.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Knee Injuries Chapter 2: Hip, Pelvis and Groin Injuries Chapter 3: Ankle and Foot Injuries Chapter 4: Osseous Stress Injury in Athletes Chapter 5: Shoulder Injuries Chapter 6: Elbow Injuries in Sports: Essentials for Radiologists and Clinicians Chapter 7: Hand and Wrist Injuries Chapter 8: Postoperative Imaging in Sports Medicine Chapter 9: Muscle Injury and Complications Chapter 10: Physical Related Disorders of the Spine and Sacrum Chapter 11: Principles of Ultrasound Guided Intervention and Therapy