Practical MRI of the Foot and Ankle

Download or read book Practical MRI of the Foot and Ankle written by Alison R. Spouge and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-09-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF MRI OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE. The introduction of MRI, together with rapid technological advancements over the last five years, has provided a powerful diagnostic tool. Despite this development, clinicians are unfamiliar with MRI of the foot and ankle, due to the complexities of this imaging modality and the anatomy and pathology of this region. In Practical MRI of the Foot and Ankle, the authors present a state-of-the-art source for the broad range of topics related to this field. The work illuminates and expands on the limited body of available. A PRACTICAL, COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE This work provides background information regarding appropriate MRI techniques followed by a brief discussion of the normal anatomy of the foot and ankle. Subsequent chapters encompass a broad spectrum of topics including bone injuries, osseous tumors, infections, arthropathies, and the pediatric foot and ankle. Practical MRI of the Foot and Ankle is sure to become a standard in your reference collection.