Full Description
An essential orthopedic surgery resource for accurate review of musculoskeletal and spine MRI studies Most orthopedic surgeons learn the skill of reading MRI diagnostics in an informal fashion during residency, fellowship, and clinical practice. Unlike radiologists who are trained to evaluate MRI studies in a systematic fashion, orthopedic surgeons rely on anatomic expertise and experience, which may not be the most accurate interpretation method. MRI in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: The Essentials edited by Uma Srikumaran, Amit Jain, and A. Jay Khanna provides a foundational basis for understanding MRIs and their interpretation in a clinical context.
This textbook is the third in a series of three, with the prior two entitled MRI for Orthopedic Surgeons and MRI Essentials for the Spine Specialist. This volume incorporates relevant text, images, and drawings from the prior books, while featuring current and new theories and practices, contributions from acknowledged experts, and additional illustrative material. The 21 chapters are organized into five sections: MRI Essentials, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Neurological Imaging, and Tumors.
Key Highlights
Contributions from orthopedic surgeons, spine surgeons, spine specialists, and radiologists provide well-rounded clinical perspectives specific to the musculoskeletal system
An organized, systematic approach to viewing musculoskeletal MRIs facilitates accurate diagnosis and treatment selection
Review of normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and pathology enhances diagnostic skills
This textbook will help orthopedic surgeons, sports specialists, and spine specialists learn how to systematically evaluate and interpret MRI studies of the musculoskeletal system and thereby improve clinical practice. Radiologists and other specialists who treat patients with various musculoskeletal conditions will also benefit from consulting this reader-friendly reference.
This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.
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Contents
Part I: MRI Essentials
1. Essentials of MRI Physics and Pulse Sequences
2. Normal MRI Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
3. A Systematic Approach to the Review of Spine MRI Studies
4. Correlation of MRI with Other Imaging Modalities
5. Articular Cartilage
6. MRI Safety Considerations for the Referring Clinician
Part II: Upper Extremity
7. The Shoulder
8. The Elbow
9. The Wrist and Hand
Part III: Lower Extremity
10. The Hip
11. The Knee
12. The Foot and Ankle
Part IV: Neurological Imaging
13. Normal Spine MRI Anatomy
14. The Occipitocervical Junction
15. The Cervical Spine
16. The Lumbar and Thoracic Spine
17. MRI of the Pediatric Spine
18. MRI of the Peripheral Nervous System
Part V: Tumors
19. Soft-Tissue Tumors
20. Bone Tumors
21. Tumors of the Spine
Index
