MRI of the Musculoskeletal System

by Thomas H. Berquist

Overview

MRI of the Musculoskeletal System, Sixth Edition, comprehensively presents all aspects of MR musculoskeletal imaging, including basic principles of interpretation, physics, and terminology before moving through a systematic presentation of disease states in each anatomic region of the body. Its well-deserved reputation can be attributed to its clarity, simplicity, and comprehensiveness. The Sixth Edition features many updates, including: New pulse sequences and artifacts in the basics chapters Over 3,000 high-quality images including new anatomy drawings and images FREE access to a companion web site featuring full text as well as an interactive anatomy quiz with matching labels of over 300 images.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451171334
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date:	09/26/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1192
File size:	66 MB
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Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Acknowledgments	xi
	Contributors	xiii
1	Basic Principles and Terminology of Magnetic Resonance Imaging	1
2	Interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Images	30
3	General Technical Considerations in Musculoskeletal MRI	61
4	The Temporomandibular Joint	98
5	Spine	121
6	Pelvis, Hips, and Thigh	203
7	Knee	303
8	Foot, Ankle, and Calf	430
9	Shoulder and Arm	557
10	Elbow and Forearm	657
11	Hand and Wrist	719
12	Musculoskeletal Neoplasms	802
13	Musculoskeletal Infection	916
14	Diffuse Marrow Diseases	948
15	Miscellaneous Conditions	1006
16	Clinical Spectroscopy	1054
	Index	1065

Editorial Reviews

This third edition is a welcome addition to our literature. This book is intended as a comprehensive discussion of MR of the musculoskeletal system, including sections on MR technique, normal anatomy, and pathology. It is designed for radiology residents as well as practitioners. Dr. Berquist's expertise in the field is well known and the previous editions of this book were well used, but updating was necessary, particularly as new, faster MR techniques emerged. This edition increases the page count from 540 to 940. Most of the increase is the result of the addition of illustrations. More than half of these additions are MR examples of pathology, very welcome in a text of this scope. A large number of the additional illustrations, however, are anatomic drawings. These are rather dark and not attractively shaded. In some instances, they duplicate the high quality, well-labeled MR illustrations. However, a critical assessment demonstrates that the drawings often make subtle anatomic points (such as the location of the neurovascular bundles) that are not easily illustrated with MR examples. Therefore, they are a welcome addition, making the anatomic description exhaustive and excellent overall. Other important updates include those on techniques, especially using fast spin echo. Very practical advice is given on how to efficiently choose sequences and maximize their diagnostic value. There are very few omissions, although some subtle sports-related injuries, especially involving the knee and ankle, could be more extensively illustrated. In the sections based on pathology rather than anatomy, the greatest improvement is found in the tumor section. Dr. Kransdorf is an eminent contributor whohas formulated credible generalizations as well as specific descriptions. Many of the new images are of those entities that truly have specific MR features, an important improvement in this edition. Also of note is the chapter on marrow disorders, in which Dr. Vogler includes drawings, charts, and explanations of normal age-related appearance of marrow, its appearance with various pulse sequences, and examples of pathology. The additions and improvements in this third edition are substantial enough to fully justify a new investment on the part of the radiologist.

B. J. Manaster

New edition of a text that provides updates on principles, techniques, and applications for musculoskeletal MRI. Berquist (diagnostic radiology, Mayo Medical School) presents 16 contributions that cover basic principles; interpretation of MR images using commonly employed pulse sequences; general principles concerning positioning, coil selection, pulse sequence, and new data on MR safety and effects of magnetic fields on metallic implants; several anatomically oriented discussions with expanded illustrations in multiple image planes to enhance demonstrated anatomy; neoplasms; infection; marrow disorders; new and developing techniques; and basic applications of spectroscopy. Extensively illustrated with b&w drawings and images. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Reviewer: B. J. Manaster, MD, PhD (University of Utah School of Medicine)
Description: This third edition is a welcome addition to our literature.
Purpose: This book is intended as a comprehensive discussion of MR of the musculoskeletal system, including sections on MR technique, normal anatomy, and pathology.
Audience: It is designed for radiology residents as well as practitioners. Dr. Berquist's expertise in the field is well known and the previous editions of this book were well used, but updating was necessary, particularly as new, faster MR techniques emerged.
Features: This edition increases the page count from 540 to 940. Most of the increase is the result of the addition of illustrations. More than half of these additions are MR examples of pathology, very welcome in a text of this scope. A large number of the additional illustrations, however, are anatomic drawings. These are rather dark and not attractively shaded. In some instances, they duplicate the high quality, well-labeled MR illustrations. However, a critical assessment demonstrates that the drawings often make subtle anatomic points (such as the location of the neurovascular bundles) that are not easily illustrated with MR examples. Therefore, they are a welcome addition, making the anatomic description exhaustive and excellent overall. Other important updates include those on techniques, especially using fast spin echo. Very practical advice is given on how to efficiently choose sequences and maximize their diagnostic value. There are very few omissions, although some subtle sports-related injuries, especially involving the knee and ankle, could be more extensively illustrated. In the sections based on pathology rather than anatomy, the greatest improvement is found in the tumor section. Dr. Kransdorf is an eminent contributor who has formulated credible generalizations as well as specific descriptions. Many of the new images are of those entities that truly have specific MR features, an important improvement in this edition. Also of note is the chapter on marrow disorders, in which Dr. Vogler includes drawings, charts, and explanations of normal age-related appearance of marrow, its appearance with various pulse sequences, and examples of pathology.
Assessment: The additions and improvements in this third edition are substantial enough to fully justify a new investment on the part of the radiologist.

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