Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Non-Traumatic Disease, 3rd Edition – A Comprehensive Resource for Musculoskeletal Radiologists

Authored by renowned experts, Drs. Kirkland W. Davis, Donna G. Blankenbaker, and Stephanie A. Bernard, this extensively revised third edition of Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Non-Traumatic Disease is an indispensable resource for musculoskeletal radiologists, general radiologists, and trainees seeking an easily accessible, highly visual reference in this complex area of imaging.

Stay Up-to-Date with Recent Advances in Technology and Disease Understanding

This edition provides cutting-edge information on recent advances in technology and the understanding of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders, empowering you to make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated with over 3,750 annotated images, including radiologic images, full-color medical illustrations, clinical and histologic photographs, and gross pathology images, as well as an additional 2,100+ digital-only examples.

Comprehensive Coverage of Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders

This comprehensive guide navigates readers through the complexities of the full range of non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, including:

• Arthritis
• Collagen vascular diseases
• Bone tumors
• Soft tissue tumors
• Infections
• Systemic diseases
• Developmental and congenital abnormalities
• Metabolic diseases

New Chapters and Updates

This edition features multiple new chapters on topics such as:

• Musculoskeletal genetics
• Neurinomas
• Rapidly progressive osteoarthritis

Additionally, updates are provided throughout on reclassified lesions, tumors, and neoplasms; musculoskeletal infection details, including image-guided aspirations and biopsies for infections; and evolving medical and surgical treatments for many musculoskeletal conditions.

Evolving Imaging Techniques and Classification

The book reflects recent changes in the World Health Organization’s classification of tumors and tumor-like conditions regarding terminology and diagnostic criteria. It also covers evolving imaging techniques, including:

• Ultrasound in non-traumatic disease imaging
• Contrast-enhanced ultrasound use in tumor biopsies
• Enhanced MR of musculoskeletal tumors
• Diffusion-weighted MR
• PET/CT and PET/MR use for rapidly progressive osteoarthritis

Enhanced Pathology and Imaging of Orthopedic Implants

This edition provides up-to-date discussions of enhancements in bone and soft tissue tumor pathology and imaging of orthopedic implants and related hardware.

Quick Comprehension of Essential Information

The text features bulleted, succinct language and highly templated chapters for rapid comprehension of essential information at the point of care.

Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Non-Traumatic Disease, 3rd Edition is published by Elsevier and is available in hardcover, consisting of 1200 pages.

ISBN-10: 0323834736

ISBN-13: 978-0323834735