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Bone Formation and Growth The skeleton is made of cortical and cancellous bones, which are highly specialized forms of connective tissue. Each type of bony tissue has the same basic…

Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of the Joints Benign Lesions Synovial (Osteo)Chondromatosis Synovial (osteo)chondromatosis (also known as synovial chondromatosis or synovial chondrometaplasia) is an uncommon benign disorder marked by the metaplastic…

Lower Limb I: Pelvic Girdle and Proximal Femur Pelvic Girdle Fractures involving the structures of the pelvic girdle, which are usually sustained in motor vehicle accidents or falls from heights,…

Radiologic Evaluation of Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Composition and Production of Bone Bone tissue consists of two types of material: (a) an extracellular material, which includes organic matrix or osteoid…

Upper Limb II: Elbow Elbow Trauma to the elbow is commonly encountered in all age groups but is particularly common in childhood when children, as toddlers, often sustain elbow injuries….

Hyperparathyroidism Pathophysiology Hyperparathyroidism, also known as generalized osteitis fibrosa cystica or Recklinghausen disease of bone, is the result of overactivity of the parathormone-producing parathyroid glands. Increased production of this hormone…

Imaging Techniques in Orthopedics Choice of Imaging Modality In this chapter, the principles and limitations of current imaging techniques are described. Understanding the basis of the imaging modalities available to…

Bone Formation and Growth The skeleton is made of cortical and cancellous bones, which are highly specialized forms of connective tissue. Each type of bony tissue has the same basic…

The Role of the Orthopedic Radiologist Spectacular progress has been made and continues to be made in the field of radiologic imaging. The introduction and constant improvements of new imaging…