Imaging of the Knee
Techniques and Applications
Published on 20. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 344 pages
978-3-540-00250-5 (ISBN)
Description
An up-to-date and comprehensive review of the discipline of imaging of the knee. The first part discusses the various techniques employed when imaging the knee. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, arthrography, computed tomography and CT arthrography, magnetic resonance imaging and MR arthrography, and ultrasonography. The second part then documents the application of these techniques to the diverse clinical problems and diseases encountered in the knee. Among the many topics addressed are: congenital and developmental abnormalities, trauma, meniscal pathology, and others. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field.
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews:
"Imaging of Knee: Techniques and Applications is a readable, well-put-together textbook that would be of considerable interest to radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and rheumatologists. Trainees in particular will find it comprehensive and valuable reading. . This book will find itself on the shelves of radiology departments throughout the world and will be a welcome addition." (Peter L. Munk, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. 179 (6), 2002)
More details
Series
Edition
2003
Language
English
Place of publication
Heidelberg
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
374
374 s/w Abbildungen
374 black & white illustrations, biography
Dimensions
Height: 27 cm
Width: 19.3 cm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-00250-5 (9783540002505)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-55912-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
12/2012
Springer
€82.38
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Persons
Content
Imaging Techniques: Kjell Jonsson and Torsten Boegrd: Radiography; A. Mark Davies and Victor N. Cassar-Pullicino: Arthrography; Rick Whitehouse: CT (and CT Arthrography); Christine Heron: MR (and MR Arthrography); Stefano Bianchi, Jean Garcia, and Carlo Martinoli: Ultrasound; Clinical Problems: Karl Johnson and A. Mark Davies: Congenital and Developmental Disorders; Stephen Chapman: Non-accidental Injury; Prudencia Tyrrell and Victor N. Cassar-Pullicino: Bony Trauma; Javier Beltran and Steven Shankman: The Menisci; Charles Ho: The Cruciate and Collateral Ligaments; Victor N. Cassar-Pullicino: The Postoperative Knee 1: Menisci and Cruciate Ligaments; Thomas Berquist: The Postoperative Knee 2: Arthroplasty, Arthrodesis and Osteotomy; Neils Egund and Leif Ryd: The Patellar and Quadriceps Mechanism; Abd El Bagi and B. Sammak: Infection; Charles Wakeley and Iain Watt: Arthritis; Harry Genant, Souhil Zäim, John Lynch, and Charles Peterfy Assessment of Cartilage; Arthur De Smet: Osteochondritis and Osteonecrosis; A. Mark Davies and Daniel Vanel: Tumours and Tumour-like Lesions; Subject Index; List of Contributors.