Fundamentals of skeletal radiology / Clyde A. Helms.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Helms, Clyde A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human skeleton--Radiography.

Human skeleton.

Human skeleton--Diseases--Diagnosis.

Diagnostic imaging.

Bone and Bones--diagnostic imaging.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Diseases.

Diagnosis.

Medical Subjects:

Bone and Bones--diagnostic imaging.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Physical Description:

xiii, 235 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Other Title:

Skeletal radiology

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pa. : Elsevier Saunders, 2005.

Summary:

Popularly known as "the pink book," this classic text has served tens of thousands of students, residents, and clinicians as an effective, concise, and enjoyable introduction to musculoskeletal imaging. The author's entertaining writing style quickly conveys the essence of the material. This thoroughly updated 3rd Edition features an increased emphasis on MR imaging and enhanced coverage of knee imaging, plus many new and improved imaging examples. It remains a perfect first book on musculoskeletal radiology as well as a terrific quick review of the subject.

Contents:

Unnecessary examinations

Benign cystic lesions

Malignant bone tumors

"Don't touch" lesions

Trauma

Arthritis

Metabolic bone disease

Miscellaneous conditions

MR imaging of the knee

MR imaging of the shoulder

Lumbar spine: disc disease and stenosis

MR imaging of the foot and ankle

Miscellaneous MR imaging.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0721605702

OCLC:

56759600