Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Non-Traumatic Disease

Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, <i>Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Non-Traumatic Disease</i>, third edition, is an invaluable resource for musculoskeletal radiologists, general radiologists, and trainees-anyone who requires <b>an easily accessible, highly visual reference</b> in this complex area of imaging. Drs. Kirkland W. Davis, Donna G. Blankenbaker, Stephanie A. Bernard, and their team of highly regarded experts provide up-to-date information on <b>recent advances in technology and the understanding of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders</b> to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.<ul><b> <li>Guides readers through the complexities</b> of the full range of non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, including arthritis, collagen vascular diseases, bone tumors, soft tissue tumors, infections, systemic diseases, developmental and congenital abnormalities, and metabolic diseases</li> <p> <li>Contains <b>multiple</b> <b>new chapters</b> on topics such as musculoskeletal genetics, neurinomas, and rapidly progressive osteoarthritis, among others, as well as <b>updates throughout</b> on reclassified lesions, tumors, and neoplasms; musculoskeletal infection details, including image-guided aspirations and biopsies for infections; and evolving medical and surgical treatments for many musculoskeletal conditions</li> <p> <li>Reflects <b>recent changes</b> in the World Health Organization's classification of tumors and tumor-like conditions regarding terminology and diagnostic criteria</li> <p> <li>Covers <b>evolving imaging techniques</b> such as ultrasound in non-traumatic disease imaging, contrast-enhanced ultrasound use in tumor biopsies, enhanced MR of musculoskeletal tumors, and diffusion-weighted MR, and PET/CT and PET/MR use for rapidly progressive osteoarthritis</li> <p> <li>Provides <b>up-to-date discussions</b> of enhancements in bone and soft tissue tumor pathology and imaging of orthopedic implants and related hardware </li> <p> <li>Features <b>more than 3,750 annotated images</b> (with an additional 2,100+ digital-only examples), including radiologic images, full-color medical illustrations, clinical and histologic photographs, and gross pathology images</li> <p> <li>Uses <b>bulleted, succinct text</b> and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care</li> </ul>