Imaging of the Upper Limb, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 57-5 - July 27, 2019
Authors: Giuseppe Guglielmi, Alberto Bazzocchi
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:
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This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Upper Limb and is edited by Drs. Giuseppe Guglielmi and Alberto Bazzocchi. Articles will include:… Read more

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This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Upper Limb and is edited by Drs. Giuseppe Guglielmi and Alberto Bazzocchi. Articles will include: Functional and surgical anatomy of the upper limb: what the radiologist needs to know; Overuse injuries of the shoulder; The acutely injured shoulder; Overuse injuries of the elbow; The acutely injured elbow; Overuse injuries of the wrist; The acutely injured wrist; Imaging of rheumatic diseases affecting the upper limb; Imaging of upper limb tumours and tumour-like pathology; Imaging the post-surgical upper limb, the radiologist perspective; MR imaging of the upper limb: pitfalls, tricks & tips; Ultrasound imaging dynamic evaluation of the upper limb; Upper limb intervention; Imaging of peripheral nerves; and more!

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
CME Accreditation Page
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Functional and Surgical Anatomy of the Upper Limb: What the Radiologist Needs to Know
Key points
Introduction
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Summary
Acute Shoulder Injury
Key points
Introduction
Proximal humerus fractures
Shoulder dislocation
Acute rotator cuff tear
Tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii injury
Acromioclavicular joint injury
Summary
Overuse Injuries of the Shoulder
Key points
Introduction
Principal anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder
Long head of the biceps tendon injuries
Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis
Rotator cuff tendinopathy
Impingement
Subacromial impingement
Subcoracoid impingement
Internal impingement
Bennett lesion
Distal clavicular osteolysis
Little Leaguer’s shoulder
Summary
The Acutely Injured Elbow
Key points
Introduction
Elbow anatomy and stability
Imaging approach and findings
Fractures
Dislocation
Ligamentous injuries
Musculotendinous injuries
Osteochondral injuries
Neurovascular injuries
Summary
Overuse Injuries of the Elbow
Key points
Introduction
Tendons
Ligaments
Bones
Summary
The Acutely Injured Wrist
Key points
Introduction
Soft tissue injuries
Summary
Overuse Injuries of the Wrist
Key points
Magnetic resonance imaging of athletic injuries of the wrist: overuse injuries
Tendons
Bones
Nerves
Summary
Imaging the Postsurgical Upper Limb: The Radiologist Perspective
Key points
Introduction
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Summary
Imaging of Common Rheumatic Joint Diseases Affecting the Upper Limbs
Key points
Introduction
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Pseudogout, or calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
Hydroxyapatite crystal deposition disease
Summary
Disclosures
Imaging of Upper Limb Tumors and Tumorlike Pathology
Key points
Introduction
Bone tumors
Soft tissue tumors
Summary
MR Imaging of the Upper Limb: Pitfalls, Tricks, and Tips
Key points
Introduction
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Summary
Imaging of Peripheral Nerves of the Upper Extremity
Key points
Introduction
Normal anatomy and imaging technique
Imaging protocols
Imaging findings and pathology
Upper Limb Interventions
Key points
Introduction
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist and hand
Summary