Main description:

This book offers a concise, systematic approach to imaging musculoskeletal trauma. Designed for use by professionals in radiology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and sports medicine, it reviews common fracture and dislocation mechanisms and provides up-to-date guidelines on the use and interpretation of imaging tests. Replete with easily accessible information, including well-designed tables and lists, the book features radiology report checklists for each anatomic site, as well as numerous radiographs and CT and MRI images, with examples of common and serious injuries in the musculoskeletal system.

Contents:

Preface vi List of Contributors vii 1 Essential Concepts in Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma 1 Andrea Donovan 2 Pediatric Musculoskeletal Trauma 31 Elka Miller, Jorge Davila, Carmen Rotaru and Khaldoun Koujok 3 Spine 61 Chris Heyn and Rafael Glikstein 4 Shoulder and Proximal Humerus 109 Andrea Donovan 5 Elbow and Forearm 141 Philip Hodnett and Andrea Donovan 6 Wrist and Hand 171 Deep Chatha 7 Pelvis and Proximal Femur 211 Emad Almusa, Stamatis N Kantartzis and Joshua Leeman 8 Knee and Proximal Tibia and Fibula 253 Andrew Lischuk, Edward Smitaman, Kristen Menn and Andrew Haims 9 Foot and Ankle 289 Adnan Sheikh 10 Fracture Complications 341 Marcos Loreto Sampaio Index 379