Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma: Interpretation and Reporting

Offers a well–designed approach to imaging musculoskeletaltrauma

Medical imaging plays an important role in identifying fracturesand helping the patient return to regular activities as soon aspossible. But in order to identify the fracture, and describe allthe relevant associated injuries, the radiologist first needs tounderstand normal anatomy and the mechanisms of fractures.Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma reviews common fracture anddislocation mechanisms and provides up–to–date guidelines on theuse and interpretation of imaging tests.

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

This well–designed guide teaches professional and student usersto:

Identify normal anatomy relevant to interpretation inmusculoskeletal studies Describe common fracture and dislocation mechanisms Describe fractures using appropriate terminology Recommend appropriate imaging studies for various clinicalsituations Use a systematic approach to interpret imaging studies Provide a clear and relevant radiology report Recognize complications associated with fractures and fracturetreatment

Complete with on–call issues, common traumas, and speciallyhighlighted "do–not–miss" fractures, this is an invaluable resourcefor everyone involved with the imaging of musculoskeletaltrauma.

Preface vi

List of Contributors vii

1 Essential Concepts in Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma 1
Andrea Donovan

2 Pediatric Musculoskeletal Trauma 31
Elka Miller, Jorge Davila, Carmen Rotaru and Khaldoun Koujok

3 Spine 61
Chris Heyn and Rafael Glikstein

4 Shoulder and Proximal Humerus 109
Andrea Donovan

5 Elbow and Forearm 141
Philip Hodnett and Andrea Donovan

6 Wrist and Hand 171
Deep Chatha

7 Pelvis and Proximal Femur 211
Emad Almusa, Stamatis N Kantartzis and Joshua Leeman

8 Knee and Proximal Tibia and Fibula 253
Andrew Lischuk, Edward Smitaman, Kristen Menn and Andrew Haims

9 Foot and Ankle 289
Adnan Sheikh

10 Fracture Complications 341
Marcos Loreto Sampaio

Index 379

In summary, Imaging Musculoskeletal Trauma Interpretationand Reporting is a very well–written textbook with comprehensiveevaluation of fractures and fracture–dislocations of the axial andappendicular skeleton, with minor limitations. This book can berecommended as a useful guideline in radiologic evaluation andinterpretation of musculoskeletal trauma cases for radiologytrainees, practicing radiologists, and other clinicians with aninterest in musculoskeletal trauma.   (Journal ofMagnetic Resonance Imaging, 25 February 2014)