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In this text an interdisciplinary team of specialists in radiology, surgery, and rheumatology presents a practical guide to imaging of the hand. Complete with detailed discussion of the complex anatomy, common diseases, and injuries of the hand, this text covers examination techniques and state-of-the-art imaging modalities, including multiline spiral CR, with 2-D displays and 3-D reconstructions, and contrast-enhanced MRI with multi-channel, phased-array coils.
Designed to help clinicians develop the most effective strategies for their patients, Diagnostic Imaging of the Hand provides a systematic approach to understanding each disease, outlining pathogenesis and clinical symptoms according to a graduated diagnostic plan. More than 1,000 crisp, high-quality images and line drawings, summary tables, handy checklists, and a heavily cross-referenced appendix of differential diagnoses make this text an ideal reference for the clinician seeking the most up-to-date information on how to diagnose and treat disorders of the hand.
The authors, as well as the editors, can be proud of their achievement. ..Strongly recommend[ed]..not only to radiologists but also to physicians in many disciplines who deal with pathological alterations of the hand.--British Journal of Radiology...Comprehensive, reliable guide to this topographically intricate area. More than 1 high-quality illustrations. Easy to use format featuring crisp images and line drawings seamlessly integrated with concise text, summary tables and handy checklists. <i>Diagnostic imaging of the hand</i> will leave specialists of all levels with a fresh appreciation for - and a richer understanding of - the expanding array of cutting-edge alternatives for diagnosing and treating disorders of the hand.-- ETDE - Energy Database
