Spinal Instrumentation
he goals of spinal instrumentation are to provide stability, reduce deformity by restoring and improving anatomic alignment, and reduce pain. Spinal instrumentation techniques have expanded dramatically over the last…
Common Orthopaedic Terminology and General Fixation Devices
ppropriate use of terminology is critical when communicating with orthopaedic surgeons. Common definitions, descriptive terms, eponyms, and proper description of common orthopaedic fixation devices will be discussed in this…
The Foot and Ankle
his chapter will focus on foot and ankle disorders requiring orthopaedic instrumentation including trauma, common orthopaedic procedures, and joint replacement. Clinical evaluation, treatment options, and complications will be reviewed….
Hand and Wrist
he complex anatomy of the hand and wrist presents interesting imaging challenges regardless of the modality selected. Both detection and classification of pathology can be difficult. This chapter will…
The Pelvis and Hips
Introduction This chapter will address clinical and imaging aspects of orthopaedic procedures in the pelvis and hips. Pelvic fractures, fracture/dislocations of the hip, intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures, and…
The Shoulder
his chapter will focus on imaging of shoulder trauma, arthroplasty, arthrodesis, and miscellaneous shoulder procedures requiring use of orthopaedic fixation devices and prostheses. Trauma Shoulder fractures and dislocations…
The Femoral Shaft
he femur is the longest, largest, and strongest osseous structure in the body. Because of its length, width, and weight-bearing role, it must tolerate extremes of axial loading in…
Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
usculoskeletal neoplasms are treated with surgical excision, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and combination therapeutic approaches. This chapter will focus on orthopaedic approaches to treatment of neoplasms. Emphasis will be placed…
