Musculoskeletal Infection
Musculoskeletal Infection Thomas H. Berquist Basic Concepts Key Facts Musculoskeletal infections may present with acute rapidly progressive onset or in a more insidious fashion (Table 11-1). Infections may occur from…
MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING
Marrow Disorders
Marrow Disorders Thomas H. Berquist Protocols Key Facts Routine radiographs Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral views of involved structures Radionuclide scans Technetium-99m whole-body images Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Field of view:…
Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular Joint Thomas H. Berquist Anatomy Key Facts The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a synovial joint divided by a disc into superior and inferior compartments. The normal disc is biconcave….
Diagnostic Techniques
Diagnostic Techniques Thomas H. Berquist Douglas S. Fenton J. Mark McKinney General concepts for diagnostic imaging techniques will be discussed in this chapter to avoid redundancy in subsequent chapters. Appropriate…
Lower Limb III: Ankle and Foot
Lower Limb III: Ankle and Foot Ankle and Foot The ankle is the most frequently injured of all the major weight-bearing joints in the body. Most victims are young adults…
Upper Limb III: Distal Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
Upper Limb III: Distal Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Distal Forearm An injury to the distal forearm, caused predominantly (90% of cases) by a fall on the outstretched hand, is common…
Radiologic Evaluation of Trauma
Radiologic Evaluation of Trauma Radiologic Imaging Modalities The radiologic modalities used in analyzing an injury to the musculoskeletal system are as follows: Conventional radiography, including routine views (specific for various…
Lower Limb II: Knee
Lower Limb II: Knee Knee The vulnerability of the knee, the largest joint in the body, to direct trauma makes knee injuries very common throughout life. Most acute injury to…
Upper Limb I: Shoulder Girdle
Upper Limb I: Shoulder Girdle Shoulder Girdle Trauma to the shoulder girdle is common throughout life, but the site of injury varies with age. In children and adolescents, fracture of…
