Elbow, Arm, and Shoulder
FIGURE 2.1A FIGURE 2.1B FIGURE 2.1C FIGURE 2.1D FINDINGS Lateral radiograph shows elevated anterior and posterior fat pads, indicative of joint effusion. There is an intraarticular fracture of the radial…
Femur and Thigh
FIGURE 5.1A FIGURE 5.1B FIGURE 5.1C FIGURE 5.1D FINDINGS A, B. Coronal and sagittal T2-weighted MRI with fat suppression show discontinuity and distal retraction of the proximal rectus femoris tendon….
Hand and Wrist
FIGURE 1.1 FINDINGS Posteroanterior (PA) radiographs of both hands. On the left side, sausage-digit soft tissue swelling involves the entire index finger. The other fingers are normal. There is a…
Developmental and Congenital Conditions
CHAPTER 14 Developmental and Congenital Conditions This chapter describes the radiology of many developmental and congenital conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Some of these conditions may not present until…
Postsurgical Imaging
CHAPTER 17 Postsurgical Imaging IMAGING TECHNIQUES Viewing images of postsurgical orthopedic patients can be mind-numbing if one does not understand the surgery that was performed. This chapter describes the imaging…
Trauma in Adults: Lower Extremity
CHAPTER 4 Trauma in Adults: Lower Extremity This chapter describes the radiology of many common injuries to the lower extremities in adults. PROXIMAL FEMUR Fractures of the proximal femur are…
Trauma in Adults: Upper Extremity
CHAPTER 2 Trauma in Adults: Upper Extremity This chapter describes the radiology of many common injuries to the upper extremities in adults. HAND Fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges of…
Noninflammatory Joint Disease
CHAPTER 13 Noninflammatory Joint Disease This chapter covers joint diseases that have predominantly noninflammatory features on radiographs. OSTEOARTHRITIS Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a form of joint disease characterized by…
