Imaging of the Wrist and Hand

Imaging of the Wrist and Hand
ISBN-10
0721651259
ISBN-13
9780721651255
Category
Medical / Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine
Pages
614
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
Saunders
Authors
Louis Gilula, Yuming Yin

Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of imaging of the hand and wrist using all modalities. Written by leading experts in the field, the book includes chapters on the history of image development, physical exam, anatomy, soft tissue, wrist and hand measurements and classification schemes, normal variants, bone scintigraphy, polytomography, arthrography of the wrist, computed tomography, MRI, ultrasound, and more.

  • Discusses all of the diagnostic techniques used for the hand and wrist today, including plain films, CT, MRI, ultrasound, angiography, arthography, bone scintography, and more
  • Organizes chapters to target a specific imaging modality, its proper technique, indications and interpretations, and examples of abnormal findings.
  • Demonstrates how best to spot abnormalities and includes an algorithmic approach to wrist abnormalities
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