Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma / Current Clinical Imaging (ePub)

Offers a well-designed approach to imaging musculoskeletal
trauma

Medical imaging plays an important role in identifying fractures
and helping the patient return to regular activities as soon as
possible. But in order to identify the fracture, and describe all
the relevant associated injuries, the radiologist first needs to
understand normal anatomy and the mechanisms of fractures.
Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma reviews common fracture and
dislocation mechanisms and provides up-to-date guidelines on the
use and interpretation of imaging tests.

Designed for use by professionals in radiology, orthopedics,
emergency medicine, and sports medicine, this book offers a
concise, systematic approach to imaging musculoskeletal trauma.
Replete with easily accessible information, including well-designed
tables and lists, the book features radiology report checklists for
each anatomic site, numerous radiographs and CT and MRI images,
simple illustrations for common fracture classification schemes,
examples of common and serious injuries in the musculoskeletal
system, and a chapter devoted to fracture
complications--including complications relating to the use of
hardware in treating injuries.

This well-designed guide teaches professional and student users
to:

* Identify normal anatomy relevant to interpretation in
musculoskeletal studies

* Describe common fracture and dislocation mechanisms

* Describe fractures using appropriate terminology

* Recommend appropriate imaging studies for various clinical
situations

* Use a systematic approach to interpret imaging studies

* Provide a clear and relevant radiology report

* Recognize complications associated with fractures and fracture
treatment

Complete with on-call issues, common traumas, and specially
highlighted "do-not-miss" fractures, this is an invaluable resource
for everyone involved with the imaging of musculoskeletal
trauma.