Imaging of Musculoskeletal System and Special Applications to CAD

This book provides an overview of the countless MRI applications in the evaluation and diagnosis of the musculoskeletal system introducing a brand new set of chapters on CAD applications. This guide helps the radiologist in acquiring the most reliable and complete imaging information to achieve the best diagnostic results.

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the countless MRI applications in the evaluation and diagnosis of the musculoskeletal system, introducing a brand new set of chapters on CAD applications. Imaging of Musculoskeletal System and Special Applications to CAD, Second Edition, includes revised contents and high-quality images in an easy- to- understand resource to perform and interpret quality musculoskeletal MRI. From spine pathologies to muscles and soft tissues, this guide helps the radiologist in acquiring the most reliable and complete imaging information to achieve the best diagnostic results. The authors also presents pediatric and fetal application of MRI and magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) bones. Finally, this book also includes new chapters on, lower extremities (including knee – ankle – foot), shoulder and upper extremities (including elbow – wrist – hand), MR arthrography, and oncologic ablation technique MR based. It also includes CAD applications in the cardio-vascular,abdomen-GI system, gynecological system, breasts, and MSK. The book is part of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Second Edition set. This book is intended for students, radiologists and imaging specialists looking for a state-of-the-art reference in MRI.