MRI for orthopaedic surgeons

Designed specifically for orthopedic surgeons involved in the review of musculoskeletal MRIs, this book enables clinicians to develop a systematic approach to the interpretation of MRI studies. It opens by providing clinicians with a solid understanding of essential concepts, including the physics of MRI, various pulse sequences available for obtaining an MRI, and normal MRI anatomy. The authors then present an overview of core concepts of image interpretation and step-by-step guidance on how to determine which pulse sequences have been utilized, how to evaluate images, and how to correlate imaging findings with patient history and clinical presentation. The remaining sections of the book present protocols for acquiring and interpreting MRIs of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine. Additional chapters cover special considerations for imaging articular cartilage and soft-tissue and bone tumors, as well as advanced techniques such as MR arthrography and MR angiography, correlation with other imaging modalities, and safety issues. An ideal resource for orthopedic surgeons, residents, and fellows, this book provides essential instruction on how to approach MRI studies in everyday practice.

Essentials of MRI physics and pulse sequences / Rick O'Bray [and others] -- Normal MRI anatomy of the musculoskeletal system / J. Dana Dunleavy, A. Jay Khanna and John A. Carrino -- A systematic approach to the review of musculoskeletal MRI studies / A. Jay Khanna -- The shoulder / Adam Farber [and others] -- The elbow / Lance M. Brunton, Mark W. Anderson, and A. Bobby Chhabra -- The wrist and hand / Lance M. Brunton, Mark W. Anderson, and A. Bobby Chhabra -- The hip / Michael K. Shindle [and others] -- The knee / Brett M. Cascio [and others] -- The foot and ankle / Daniel J. Durand [and others] -- The cervical spine / Lukas P. Zebala [and others] -- The lumbar and thoracic spine / Gbolaham O. Okubadejo [and others] -- Tumors of the spine / Daniel M. Sciubba, Bruce A. Wasserman, and Ziya L. Gokaslan -- The pediatric spine / A. Jay Khanna, Bruce A. Wasserman, and Paul D. Sponseller -- Articular cartilage / Michael K. Shindle [and others] -- Soft-tissue and bone tumors / Derek F. Papp [and others] -- Advanced techniques in musculoskeletal MRI / Douglas E. Ramsey [and others] -- Correlation of MRI with other imaging studies / Uma Srikumaran, Laura M. Fayad, and A. Jay Khanna -- MRI s…