McKinnis: Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging 3rd edition

Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging by Lynn McKinnis presents a straightforward, logical approach to medical imaging for physical therapists.After introductory chapters on basic radiology, a chapter on how to evaluate radiographs and chapters on advanced medical imaging, the text is organized by anatomic regions and then by joints.At the heart of each anatomic chapter is a complete set of normal, routine radiographs that include tracings and point-by-point teaching observations. Each chapter ends with a discussion and offers imaging examples for commonly seen traumas and pathologies.
The accompanying CD-ROM features exercises that reinforce the content in the text and help you to identify and recognize anatomy and pathologies.
teaches how diagnostic imaging correlates to clinical application and leads to an enhanced patient evaluation and treatment plan. This edition has been updated to include patient case studies and information on advanced imaging techniques. Using a systems approach, chapters are organized by anatomy regions that provide reference points when viewing patient images. The entire routine radiologic series is presented for each joint - this is the only publication that has the complete normal series of x-rays for every joint in the body and every region of the spine.
Each copy of the book includes a student CD that contains:
  • Practice exercises in reading, understanding, and interpreting radiographs covering all body joints and regions of the spine
  • A glossary of commonly used anatomy, radiology, and pathology terms
  • A link to additional resources on the Web (Internet connection required)

Contents
  • General principles of musculoskeletal imaging
  • Radiologic evaluation, search patterns, and diagnosis
  • Radiological evaluation of fracture
  • Advanced imaging : CT, MRI, and ultrasound
  • Radiologic evaluation of the cervical spine
  • Radiological evaluation of the temporomandibular joint
  • Thoracic spine, sternum, and ribs
  • Lumbosacral spine and sacroiliac joints
  • Radiologic evaluation of the pelvis and hip
  • Radiologic evaluation of the knee
  • Ankle and foot
  • Radiologic evaluation of the shoulder
  • Radiologic evaluation of the elbow
  • Radiologic evaluation of the hand and wrist
  • Integration of imaging into physical therapy practice

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 622 pages
  • Publisher: F A Davis Co; 3 edition (February 4, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0803619464
  • ISBN-13: 978-0803619463
  • Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
  • Author: Lynn McKinnis 
List Price: $92.00
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