| Imaging in Pediatric Skeletal Trauma: Techniques and Applications 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Johnson, Karl J. (Editor), Baert, A. L. (Foreword by), Bache, E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540661964 ISBN-13: 9783540661962 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: This is a comprehensive textbook on imaging of pediatric skeletal trauma. It provides a detailed description of the techniques used and the imaging findings, detailing their clinical relevance. In the first part of the book the various techniques and procedures needed to successfully image both acute and more chronic skeletal injuries are discussed in depth. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. The second part of the book documents the different types of skeletal injury, and the chapters are arranged according to anatomical site. In addition, chapters are included on growth plate injuries, non-accidental injuries, and normal variants that can imitate fractures. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book is designed to be of value to all radiologists who are involved with pediatric trauma, whether trainees or consultants, and also to orthopedic surgeons. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine - Medical | Diagnostic Imaging - General - Medical | Orthopedics |
| Dewey: 616.075 |
| Series: Medical Radiology: Diagnostic Imaging |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.84" W x 10.71" (2.65 lbs) 364 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a comprehensive textbook on the imaging of pediatric skeletal trauma. It gives radiologists and pediatric surgeons a detailed description of the techniques used as well as examples of the imaging findings and details of their clinical relevance. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field and includes a wealth of illustrations. The book provides invaluable advice on those features which will affect the orthopedic management of a child. |