A Radiologically-Guided Approach to Musculoskeletal Anatomy

By Alberto Tagliafico and Carlo Martinoli

For many healthcare professionals, musculoskeletal diseases represent the "bread and butter" topic after graduation. Therefore, radiological education in respect of the musculoskeletal system is vital in ensuring adequate patient management and cost-effective use of healthcare financial resources. This book illustrates the clinical anatomy of the musculoskeletal system by means of images obtained using commercially available imaging equipment and the three main imaging techniques employed today – magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and ultrasound. Based on an integrated multimodality approach, each anatomical region is presented with a special focus on clinically relevant anatomical details and the characteristic findings observed in patients referred by physicians. With almost 450 images and illustrations, A Radiologically Guided Approach to Musculoskeletal Anatomy is intended as a bridge from a standard anatomical atlas to diagnostic imaging. It will assist in the everyday interpretation of imaging studies of the musculoskeletal system, providing prompt answers to frequently encountered questions. Clinical notes and self-assessment modules are also provided. All who wish to learn more about the role of diagnostic imaging of the musculoskeletal system will find this book to be of great value. It will benefit not only medical students and residents but also radiology technologists and professionals in other fields of health care, including orthopaedists, rheumatologists, and rehabilitation specialists. ​

• Language: English
• Publisher: Springer
• Release date: Jul 8, 2014
• ISBN: 9788847028777

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Part 1

Introduction

Alberto Tagliafico and Carlo MartinoliA Radiologically-Guided Approach to Musculoskeletal Anatomy10.1007/978-88-470-2877-7_1© Springer-Verlag Italia 2013

1. Introduction

Antonio Zicca and Alberto Tagliafico¹  

(1)

Institute of Anatomy Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

Alberto Tagliafico

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Abstract

For many healthcare professionals, musculoskeletal diseases are the bread and butter of life after graduation. Therefore, radiological education dealing with the musculoskeletal system is vital for an adequate patient management and for the cost-effective use of healthcare financial resources. Undergraduate and graduate fields of healthcare ranging from rehabilitation to orthopedic professionals, radiology technicians, medical students and residents will benefit from an appropriate understanding of diagnostic imaging potential in the musculoskeletal system.

For many healthcare professionals, musculoskeletal diseases are the bread and butter of life after graduation. Therefore, radiological education dealing with the musculoskeletal system is vital for an adequate patient management and for the cost-effective use of healthcare financial resources. Undergraduate and graduate fields of healthcare ranging from rehabilitation to orthopedic professionals, radiology technicians, medical students and residents will benefit from an appropriate understanding of diagnostic imaging potential in the musculoskeletal system.A

The aim of this book is to approach the musculoskeletal anatomy through a radiologically guided approach. The book contains images that it is possible to reproduce with commercially available diagnostic equipment such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound (US). The images depicted are those that the majority of patients may present to referring physicians.

The book illustrates the clinical anatomy of the musculoskeletal system through a real imagingbased approach. By integrating the three main technologies available today to produce medical images, each anatomical region is presented with a special focus on the anatomical details that are clinically relevant. The book is designed to assist in the everyday interpretation of imaging studies of the musculoskeletal system. The book is intended as a bridge from the common anatomical atlas to diagnostic imaging. It does not substitute anatomical atlases or radiological textbooks. In the educational process of learning anatomy from a clinical point of view, familiarity with diagnostic images is very helpful to translate theory into practice. Moreover, a thorough knowledge of current diagnostic imaging capabilities will enhance the role of physicians and healthcare professionals dealing with