Measurements in Musculoskeletal Radiology (Medical Radiology)
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (611 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 354043853X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 774 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This practical, comprehensive book provides succinct and up-to-date information on the value of the various diagnostic radiological measurements made using all the imaging modalities currently employed in the management of a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders. All chapters are written by experts in the field, drawn from across Europe, and the book is lavishly illustrated throughout.. The book has a unique design, with three distinct but dove-tailed sections
The final section focusses on the role of measurements in specific disease states, namely arthritis, metabolic bone disease, bone marrow disease and tumours of bone and soft tissue. It will provide an invaluable and easy-to-use reference on the performance and significance of imaging-based measurements at different anatomical sites and in different disease states.. In the first section, the physico-chemical principles of the various imaging modalities used in measurements are explained, and the strengths and weaknesses of each modality are considered. All chapters are written by experts in the field, drawn from across Europe, and the book is lavishly illustrated throughout. The second section examines the application of the imaging modalities to obtain accurate measurements across all musculoskeletal anatomical sites. From the Back CoverThis practical and comprehensive book provides succinct and up-to-date i