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Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal. Edition No. 3

  • Book

  • March 2025
  • Elsevier Health Science
  • ID: 5978174
Develop a solid understanding of ultrasound and evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practices with this multiple award-winning point-of-care reference in the popular Diagnostic Ultrasound series. Written by leading experts in the field, the third edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal offers detailed, clinically oriented coverage of anatomy, techniques, and diagnoses in this complex area. Featuring more than 3,800 images and 100+ online videos, this edition showcases today’s rapidly evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practice and its expanding applications for everyday clinical use. More than 100 detailed, clinically-oriented chapters provide expert guidance on ultrasound anatomy, technique, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, reporting, and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures for the entire musculoskeletal system.
  • Reflects the most current ultrasound techniques for each body section, and dozens of revised diagnosis chapters that feature new content, ultrasound images, and schematics
  • Contains new chapters on nerves, brachial plexus, synovial biopsy and more, as well as newly up-to-date anatomy chapters with more clinically relevant schematic diagrams
  • Uses a bulleted, templated format that helps you quickly find and understand complex information, as well as thousands of high-quality images and illustrations
  • Describes how to write an efficient, useful, and factually correct ultrasound report
  • Approaches musculoskeletal ultrasound from the viewpoints of a specific diagnosis (Dx section) as well as that of a specific ultrasound appearance (DDx section)
  • Offers updates on fundamental ultrasound technique, ultrasound anatomy, and pitfalls, ideal for those either new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or those with limited experience who wish to improve their skill set
  • Serves as an ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapists
  • Includes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Table of Contents

Part I: Anatomy

Section 1: Upper Limb

Section 2: Trunk

Section 3: Lower Limb

Part II: Technique

Part III: Diagnoses

Section 1: Tendon Disorders

Section 2: Soft Tissue, Bone, and Joint Injury

Section 3: Arthropathies

Section 4: Neurovascular Abnormalities

Section 5: Infection

Section 6: Articular and Paraarticular Masses

Section 7: Soft Tissue and Bone Tumors

Section 8: Hernia

Part IV: Differential Diagnoses

Section 1: General Lumps and Bumps

Section 2: Tendon Abnormalities

Section 3: Nerve, Fascia, and Bone

Section 4: Joint Abnormalities

Section 5: Chest and Abdominal Wall

Part V: Interventional Procedures

Section 1: Biopsy

Section 2: Joint Procedures

Authors

James F. Griffith Professor and Chairman, Department of Imaging and interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR), China. Professor James F. Griffith is an academic clinical radiologist working at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has 25 years of experience working with musculoskeletal ultrasound in a clinical setting from the initial inception of high-resolution ultrasound into clinical practice. He is a head of a busy Musculoskeletal Imaging Unit covering all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging, including ultrasound, CT, MR, PET/CT and intervention. This imaging cross integration allows him to fully appreciate the benefits of ultrasound in the work-up and treatment of different musculoskeletal conditions. He has published nearly 300 peer-reviewed papers on various aspects of musculoskeletal imaging, as well as conducting and participating in at least 40 musculoskeletal ultrasound workshops.