Inflammatory Joint Diseases Michel Court-Payen Marcin Szkudlarek Ian Beggs INTRODUCTION Ultrasound is increasingly used as a diagnostic modality in joint imaging by radiologists and rheumatologists. Several factors explain this development….
Pediatrics David Wilson Gina Allen INTRODUCTION The principal advantages of ultrasound in the examination of children are that it is noninvasive, does not use ionizing radiation, and can be used…
Introduction Ian Beggs INTRODUCTION Ultrasound is important for diagnosis and treatment in a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and requires a firm grasp of anatomy, technique, and pathology. Ultrasound and…
Foot, Ankle, and Calf Thomas H. Berquist Protocols Key Facts Routine radiographs Ankle: anteroposterior (AP), lateral, mortise view Foot: standing AP, standing lateral, oblique (Certain patients may not be able…
Musculoskeletal Neoplasms Thomas H. Berquist Mark J. Kransdorf Bone Tumors/Tumorlike Conditions: Imaging Approaches Key Facts Imaging studies are essential for detecting, characterizing, and staging bone lesions. Radiographs, computed tomography (CT),…
Hand and Wrist Thomas H. Berquist Protocols Routine radiographs Hand: posteroanterior (PA), lateral, oblique views Wrist: PA, lateral, scaphoid views Wrist motion (instability) series: PA views with radial deviation, ulnar…
Miscellaneous Conditions Thomas H. Berquist Bone Islands (Enostosis) Key Facts Bone islands are benign sclerotic areas in bone. They may be single or multiple. Bone islands typically are noted incidentally…
Orthopedic Appliances and Prostheses Thomas H. Berquist Internal Fixation Systems Key Facts There are numerous internal fixation devices, most with a specific indication or anatomic design. Selection of the appropriate…
