Imaging of the Hip & Bony Pelvis. Techniques and Applications

This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of imaging of the hip. In the first part of the book, the various techniques employed when imaging the hip are discussed in detail. Individual chapters are devoted to radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound and MRI. The second part then documents the application of these techniques to the diverse application and diseases encountered in the hip. Among the many topics addressed are congenital and developmental abnormalities, trauma, metabolic bone disease, infection, arthritis and tumours. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book will be of great value to radiologists, orthopedic surgeons and other clinicians with an interest in the hip pathology.

• Provides an updated comprehensive review of imaging modalities
• Review of various pathologies i.e. trauma, infection, arthritis, tumours and tumour like lesions of knee
• Develops on post operative imaging of foot and ankle

CONTENTS

Front Matter

Imaging Techniques and Procedures

Clinical Problems