Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging – Fourth Edition – by Lynn N. Mckinnis

To conclude, this fourth edition preserves the vision of the original edition: to provide an organized introduction to the fundamentals of musculoskeletal imaging. By the time you get the the end of this book, my hope is that you have:
– An awareness of the capabilities and limitations of the different imaging modalities
– An understanding of the information given on the radiologist’s report
– The ability to look at images yourself and appreciate what you can see.

Viewing the image independently can be a critical skill, especially if you are seeking information not provided on the radiologist’s report, which is written from and to a medical physician’s perspective. The information the rehabilitation clinician seeks can be of a different nature.

MAJOR CONTENTS IN BRIEF

Chapter 1 – General Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging
Chapter 2 – Radiologic Evaluation, Search Patterns, and Diagnosis
Chapter 3 – Radiologic Evaluation of Fracture
Chapter 4 – Computed Tomography
Chapter 5 – Magnetic Resonace Imaging
Chapter 6 – Diagnostic Ultrasound
Chapter 7 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine
Chapter 8 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint
Chapter 9 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine Sternum, and Ribs
Chapter 10 – The chest Radiograph and Cardiopulmonary Imaging
Chapter 11 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Lumbosacral Spine and Sacroiliac Joints
Chapter 12 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip
Chapter 13 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Knee
Chapter 14 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Ankle and Foot
Chapter 15 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Shoulder
Chapter 16 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Elbow
Chapter 17 – Radiologic Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist
Chapter 18 – Integration of the Imaging into Physical Therapy Practice