The WHO manual of diagnostic imaging : radiographic anatomy and interpretation of the musculoskeletal system

WHO in collaboration with the International Commission for Radiologic Education (ICRE) of the International Society of Radiology (ISR) and the other members of the Global Steering Group for Education and Training in Diagnostic Imaging is creating a series of Manuals of Diagnostic Imaging. The full series of manuals will primarily cover the examination techniques and interpretation of conventional diagnostic X-ray procedures. These manuals will replace and update the WHO Manual of Radiographic Interpretation for General Practitioners and the WHO Manual of Radiographic Technique. The present volume in this series the manual Radiographic Anatomy and Interpretation of the Musculoskeletal System provides an exhaustive description of radiographic normal anatomy as well as pathologic changes most frequently seen in musculoskeletal system including trauma, infections in bone and joints, metabolic, endocrine and toxic disorders, tumours, congenital and developmental disorders. Backed by high-quality reproduction of radiographs, this manual will prove essential reading to general practitioners medical specialists radiographers and radiologists in any medical settings although focusing specifically on needs in small and mid-size hospitals. Provides An Exhaustive Description Of Radiographic Normal Anatomy As Well As Pathologic Changes Most Frequently Seen In The Musculoskeletal System, Including Trauma, Infections In Bone And Joints, Metabolic, Endocrine, And Toxic Disorders, Tumours, Congenital And Developmental Disorders. Contents -- Editors, Authors And Collaborators -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 General Principles -- Chapter 2 Terminology -- Chapter 3 Normal Anatomy -- Chapter 4 Trauma -- Chapter 5 Infection -- Chapter 6 Arthritis -- Chapter 7 Metabolic, Endocrine And Toxic Disorders -- Chapter 8 Haemopoietic And Lymphoreticular Disorders -- Chapter 9 Tumours -- Chapter 10 Congenital And Developmental Disorders -- Chapter 11 Recommended Reading. Editors, Harald Ostensen, Holger Pettersson ; Authors, A. Mark Davies, Holger Pettersson ; In Collaboration With F. Arredondo ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 203). Cover 1 Contents 4 Foreword 6 Preface 7 1. General Principles 8 2. Terminology 11 3. Normal Anatomy 13 4. Trauma 36 5. Infection 110 6. Arthritis 136 7. Metabolic, Endocrine and Toxic Disorders 150 8. Haemopoietic and LympKoreticular Disorders 157 9. Tumours 171 10. Congenital and Developmental Disorders 194 11. Recommended Reading 209 ANOTHER,3HAXAP,RELEASE ANOTHER 3HAXAP RELEASE ''... This manual provides comprehensive coverage of radiographic anatomy and pathology of the musculoskeletal system, set out simply and without fuss.''