Differential Diagnosis in Musculoskeletal MRI

The definitive guide to MRI for musculoskeletal abnormalities

Differential Diagnosis in Musculoskeletal MRI is a unique desk reference offering extensive descriptions of MRI findings that enable radiologists to more easily diagnose a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. The authors have placed the most essential content covering etiologic, clinical, and pathological aspects in tabular format to assist readers in quickly and efficiently obtaining the information they need.

Features:

• More than 2,000 state-of-the-art images covering the features for both common and rare musculoskeletal conditions
• Authors provide a practical approach to MRI evaluation and differential diagnosis selection
• Differential diagnosis tables are based on anatomic locations of lesions

This practical reference is an invaluable tool that practicing radiologists, residents, and fellows will use to diagnose both common and rare lesions as well as other disorders of the musculoskeletal system. It is an excellent guide for use in daily practice as well as a comprehensive exam preparation tool.

1 Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
2 The Shoulder
3 The Elbow
4 The Wrist
5 The Hand
6 The Hip
7 The Knee
8 The Ankle and Foot
9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions: An Overview
10 Lesions Involving Bones
11 Lesions within Joints
12 Lesions Involving the Soft Tissues