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For all radiology residents and practitioners faced with mastering
the huge array of image-based measurements and classifications in orthopedics,
Measurements and Classifications in Musculoskeletal Radiology
fills an important gap.Highly practical and accessible, it presents
the measurement techniques, classification systems, scoring methods, and
reference values currently in use in musculoskeletal radiology in a single, comprehensive
volume, stressing the significance of each for determining the
stage, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of a wide range of orthopedic
disorders.
Special Features:
- Gathers all currently fragmented
information on musculoskeletal radiology measurements and classification systems
(excluding bone fractures) into one convenient text– eliminating the need for
time-consuming memorization and literature searches
- Covers all
established measurement methods made using conventional and sectional imaging
techniques
- Includes nearly 400 detailed illustrations and radiological
images showing reference lines, markings, orientations, and angles, with key
values indicated throughout
- Logically structured by anatomic sites and
pathologies for easy access to information, with clinical pearls highlighted in
every chapter
- Offers practical guidance on the relevance and reliability of
each imaging method, preferred techniques for specific diseases, and tips for
achieving the clearest and most precise measurement results
Ideal for use at
the radiology workstation, this generously illustrated resource will also be
helpful to orthopedic specialists and trauma surgeons who utilize radiologic
measurements and classifications for optimal diagnostic and treatment
decisions.
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