Sports Injuries

Examination, Imaging & Management

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Hardbound, 528 Pages
Published: DEC-2006
ISBN 10: 0-443-10203-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-443-10203-5
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


By
Stephen Eustace, MB MSc(RadSci) MRCPI FFR(RCSI) FRCR FFSEM, Consultant Radiologist, Cappagh National Orthopaedic & Mater Misericordiae Hospitals, Dublin, Ireland
Ciaran Johnston, MSc(RadSci), MRCPI, FRCR, Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
John O'Byrne, MCh, FRCSI, FRCS (Orth) FFSEM (I), FFSEM (UK), Abraham Colles Professor of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Pat O'Neill, MD, MSc(Orth), D. Sports Med), FFSEM(I) FFSEM(UK), Consultant in Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine , Mater Private Hospital; Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Human Anatomy and Sports Traumatology, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Description
The book outlines management implications of observations made at clinical examination and imaging of patients presenting with sports related musculoskeletal ailments. It clearly reviews typical findings of sports related injuries at clinical examination and at integrated imaging, including radiographs, ultrasound and MRI. The aim is to clearly define the practical implications of findings identified at MRI and ultrasound in patients with sports injuries.

Audience:
The book is aimed at sports medicine physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, and to a lesser extent at radiologists both in training and in practice. The book will also be suitable for medical students as part of the module on musculoskeletal medicine.Will also be useful to physiotherapists.


 
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