Scintigraphy of the Musculoskeletal System
Key Facts • The three-phase bone scan consists of (1) an early blood flow phase that reflects vascularity, (2) a blood pool phase that shows the level of soft tissue…
MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Key Facts • Clinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures the spatial distribution of protons in the body. • Gradient coils are used to provide spatial information. The changing gradients are…
Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry
Key Facts • Central dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning has become the clinical gold standard for bone mineral density assessment. • Measurement of hip bone mineral density (BMD) by DXA…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Articular Cartilage
Key Facts • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the capability of defining normal and abnormal articular cartilage morphology. Imaging at high-field strength (such as 3T) aids in the resolution of…
Ankle, Foot, and Lower Leg Ultrasound
Chapter Outline Ankle and Foot Anatomy Osseous Anatomy Muscle, Tendon, and Nerve Anatomy Ligamentous Anatomy Ultrasound Examination Technique General Comments Anterior Ankle Evaluation Medial Ankle Evaluation Lateral Ankle Evaluation Posterior…
Interventional Techniques
Chapter Outline Technical Considerations Needle Guidance Overview Approach, Transducer and Needle Selection, and Ergonomics Prepping the Site Needle Visualization Joint Procedures Shoulder Elbow Wrist and Hand Hip and Pelvis Knee…
Knee Ultrasound
Chapter Outline Knee Anatomy Ultrasound Examination Technique General Comments Anterior Evaluation Medial Evaluation Lateral Evaluation Posterior Evaluation Joint Abnormalities Joint Effusion and Synovial Hypertrophy Cartilage Abnormalities Tendon and Muscle Abnormalities…
Hip and Thigh Ultrasound
Chapter Outline Hip and Thigh Anatomy Ultrasound Examination Technique General Comments Hip Evaluation: Anterior Hip Evaluation: Lateral Hip Evaluation: Posterior Inguinal Region Evaluation Thigh Evaluation: Anterior Thigh Evaluation: Medial Thigh…
Wrist and Hand Ultrasound
Chapter Outline Wrist and Hand Anatomy Ultrasound Examination Technique General Comments Wrist: Volar Evaluation Wrist: Dorsal Evaluation Finger Evaluation Joint Abnormalities Tendon and Muscle Abnormalities Peripheral Nerve Abnormalities Carpal Tunnel…
Sample Diagnostic Ultrasound Reports
Box 3.1 Sample Diagnostic Shoulder Ultrasound Report: Normal, Complete Examination: Ultrasound of the Shoulder Date of Study: March 11, 2017 Patient Name: Juan Atkins Registration Number: 8675309 History: Shoulder pain,…
