Orthopaedist's Guide To Plain Film Imaging

Description:
llustrating a full range of routine and special radiographic views for disorders of the musculoskeletal system, this new reference clearly shows how to obtain superior plain film radiographs. The book is organized by anatomy and clinical concern, with 275 special views covering positioning, equipment, and guidelines for avoiding commonly encountered technical problems. Photographs demonstrate correct patient postioning from various angles, and corresponding radiographs identify a properly positioned patient. Practical and comprehensive, this is a key resource and teaching tool for orthopaedic surgeons, residents, and radiologists.

Table of Contents:
UPPER EXTREMITY 1. Shoulder Joint 2. Humerus 3. Elbow 4. Forearm 5. Wrist 6. Hand 6a. Metacarpal phalangeal joint 6b. Thumb 6c. Finger or interphalangeal joint LOWER EXTREMITY 1. Pelvis 2. Hip 3. Femur 4. Knee Joint 5. Pics 6. Tibia/Fibula 7. Ankle/Hindfoot 8. Foot 9. Sesamoids SPINE 1. Cervical Spine 2. Thoracic Spine 3. Thracic Lumbar Spine--Scoliosis 4. Lumbar Spine 5. SI Joints