Radiology

Provides an authoritative introduction to x-rays, MR, and other skeletal imaging modalities, offering a quick, effective review of musculoskeletal imaging in a concise, easy-to-read style. Depicts musculoskeletal imaging concepts and techniques through hundreds of high-quality digital radiographs, MRIs, bone scans, and CT images.

This comprehensive overview of fundamental information in the field prepares you for exams and answers the practical questions you encounter every day. Concentrates on the subjects that general diagnostic radiologists need to know, covering all diagnostic imaging modalities and organized by organ and system. Uses a concise, highly templated, bulleted format that helps you find the answers you need quickly and easily.

Walks you through a sequential thought process for all common indications for radiologic studies and their interpretation. Covers the fundamental information you need to know, as well as recent advances in the field. Covers which modalities to use for common suspected problems, the benefits and limitations of each modality, potential complications, clinical findings, and interpretation tips to facilitate decision-making and treatment. Includes normal images and common variants in primary care practice and life-threatening abnormalities for quick identification and referral.

Gives you the information you need to provide safe care in an easy-to-read, concise format. This edition features clear, step-by-step instructions for fundamental skills in this fast-growing field. Increased emphasis on Interventional Oncology including the management of cancer and its complications.