Basic Musculoskeletal Imaging

A complete introductory text to musculoskeletal imaging

Basic Musculoskeletal Imaging is an engagingly written, comprehensive textbook that addresses the fundamental principles and techniques of general diagnostic and advanced musculoskeletal imaging. In order to be as clinically relevant as possible, the text focuses on the conditions and procedures most often encountered in real-world practice, such as:

Upper and lower extremity trauma
Axial skeletal trauma
Arthritis and infection
Tumors
Metabolic bone diseases
Bone infarct and osteochondrosis
Shoulder, knee, spine, elbow, wrist, hip, and ankle MRI

You will also find authoritative coverage of:

Signs in musculoskeletal imaging
The key concepts of using different modalities in musculoskeletal imaging
Current advances in musculoskeletal scintigraphy

The book is enhanced by superb figures and illustrations, including a four-page full-color insert; "Pearls" that summarize must-know information; and an outstanding introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound by international experts from France and Brazil.