Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) [Hardcover]

Stefano Bianchi (Author), Carlo Martinoli (Author), I.F. Abdelwahab (Introduction), A.L. Baert (Foreword), L.E. Derchi (Contributor), G. Rizzatto (Contributor), M. Valle (Contributor), M.P. Zamorani (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2007 | ISBN-10: 3540422676 | ISBN-13: 978-3540422679 | Edition: 1

A comprehensive reference and practical guide on the technology and application of ultrasound to the musculoskeletal system. It is organized into two main sections. The first is devoted to general aspects, while the second provides a systematic overview of the applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in different areas of the body. Ultrasound scans are correlated with drawings, photographs, images obtained using other modalities, and anatomic specimens. There is a generous complement of high-quality illustrations based on high-end equipment. This book will acquaint beginners with the basics of musculoskeletal ultrasound, while more advanced sonologists and sonographers will learn new skills, means of avoiding pitfalls, and ways of effectively relating the ultrasound study to the clinical background.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews: "This book will serve as a terrific reading-room reference … to learn how to apply the cross-sectional modality of US to the musculoskeletal system. Best of all, it is fascinating, readable, and extremely well illustrated … . Each chapter is packed with pearls and is presented with clarity. … The same level of clarity, quality, readability, and comprehensiveness carries through every topic in every chapter. … It has the potential to be both an invaluable tutorial and a constantly used resource for subspecialist musculoskeletal radiologists." (Michael A. Bruno, Radiology, Vol. 252 (2), August, 2009)

From the Back Cover

This book is a comprehensive reference and practical guide on the technology and application of ultrasound to the musculoskeletal system. It is organized into two main sections. The first is devoted to general aspects, while the second provides a systematic overview of the applications of musculoskeletal ultrasound in different areas of the body. Additional sections address instrumentation, interventional procedures, and pediatric applications. Each chapter of the second main section provides an introduction on clinical anatomy and the essentials of clinical history and physical examination. Thereafter, performance of the ultrasound study is explained and the normal and pathological anatomy is reviewed. To assist in understanding, the ultrasound scans are correlated with drawings, photographs, images obtained using other modalities, and anatomic specimens. There is a generous complement of high-quality illustrations based on high-end equipment. This book will acquaint beginners with the basics of musculoskeletal ultrasound, while more advanced sonologists and sonographers will learn new skills, means of avoiding pitfalls, and ways of effectively relating the ultrasound study to the clinical background.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 990 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (March 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540422676
• ISBN-13: 978-3540422679
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tour de force in MSK ultrasoun, April 19, 2008

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Johnson McEvoy (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) (Hardcover)

This book is a tour de force in MSK ultrasound. The authors comprehensively cover this expanding area of a technically driven field. Logically presented with multiple diagrams and images. Easy to read and well referenced. The normal anatomical section prior to pathology presentation prepares the reader for comparision between normal and abnormal imaging. This manual must be considered the gold standard reference. A must for those who have an interest in sono-anatomy, rehabilitaitve ultrasound imaging and through to the Diagnostic ultrasound imaging sonographer or radiologist. Consider this a must for ultrasound imaging

Johnson McEvoy
BSc, MSc, MISCP, MCSP, PT
Chartered Physiotherapist
Ireland

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best book of musculoskeletal ultrasound, February 10, 2008

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Musculoskeletal radiologist (rio de janeiro, rj Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) (Hardcover)

An excellent textbook of musculoskeletal ultrasound, maybe the best one in its category. Incredible drawings with anatomic explanations, didatic descriptions of the several orthopedic and rheumatologic pathologies. Really different from what has been written about MSK ultrasound until now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent text, November 9, 2009

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This review is from: Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging) (Hardcover)

This is a very fine book, meticulously produced. It contains a wealth of information, presented in a lucid manner. The illustrations are exquisite. It is the perfect text for any physician or technologist engaged in ultrasound examination of the musculoskeletal system.
Murray Miskin, M.D., F.R.C.P.(c)