The Radiology of Orthopaedic Implants: An Atlas of Techniques and Assessment

By Andrew A. Freiberg MD

The use of orthopaedic implants in both fracture repairs and arthroplasties has increased dramatically in the last few decades. The Radiology of Orthopaedic Implants: An Atlas of Techniques and Assessment is your definitive guide to imaging these implants and interpreting what you see.

This timely new atlas is the ONLY resource solely dedicated to implant radiology and describes which modalities to use for any given situation and how to obtain the most revealing images. It also shows you how to read and accurately interpret these images and communicate your findings to other specialists.

Over 450 high-quality photographs depict a full range of common and rare orthopaedic implants in detail. The atlas-style format provides easy access to the information you need.Expert contributors maintain a strict, clinical focusBackground informationon operative techniques and procedures is included in the text
Hot topics such as fracture fixations and sports injuries are discussed in detailArthroplasty sectionprovides superb coverage of arthroplasty of the hip, shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist, hand, foot, and ankle
Total knee replacement section includes information on unusual implantsNuclear medicine sectionprovides detailed information on bone scans and implants

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323002226
• ISBN13: 9780323002226
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"