Bone and Joint Disorders: Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology 2nd Edition

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The second edition of Bone and Joint Disorders, derived from the critically acclaimed series Differential Diagnosis in Conventional Radiology, provides the essential information you need to make the conventional x-ray an effective tool in diagnosing disorders affecting the bones and joints. The book is organized according to classes of radiologic findings, with separate chapters addressing the differential diagnosis of osteopenia, osteosclerosis, trauma and fractures, arthritis, and tumors, as well as the differential diagnosis of lesions specific to anatomic sites. Concise but comprehensive tables outline key information about findings and etiology, and provide additional commentary on pertinent clinical data, such as common locations, frequency, and prevalence of the described disease or disorder. Key Features: Organizes information according to classes of radiologic findings, mirroring the situation encountered in clinical practice Uses easy-to-reference tables that classify findings, correlate differential diagnoses, and provide key adjunct clinical information to help in confirm the diagnosis Includes more than 1,000 images and illustrations that are captioned by succinct descriptions, pinpointing key characteristics of disorders Features completely rewritten chapters, Localized Bone Lesions and Joint Diseases, with all new radiographs, and a greatly expanded chapter, Trauma and Fractures, with many new and improved radiographs and schematic diagrams Authoritative and comprehensive, Bone and Joint Disorders is an outstanding professional reference for the radiologist who must develop diagnoses and differential diagnoses of bone and joint disorders. This book is also of interest to residents preparing for their specialist examinations. Table of Contents 1 Osteopenia Francis A. Burgener 2 Osteosclerosis Francis A. Burgener 3 Periosteal Reactions Francis A. Burgener 4 Trauma and Fractures Francis A. Burgener 5 Localized Bone Lesions Francis A. Burgener 6 Joint Diseases Francis A. Burgener 7 Joint and Soft-Tissue Calcification Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 8 Skull Francis A. Burgener 9 Orbits . Francis A. Burgener 10 Nasal Fossa and Paranasal Sinuses Francis A. Burgener 11 Jaws and Teeth Francis A. Burgener 12 Spine and Pelvis Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 13 Clavicles, Ribs, and Sternum Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas 14 Extremities Francis A. Burgener, Martti Kormano, and Tomi Pudas 15 Hands and Feet Martti Kormano and Tomi Pudas References Index