H. Pettersson

The Who Manual of Diagnostic Imaging: Radiographic Anatomy and Interpretation of the Musculoskeletal System H. Pettersson

WHO in collaboration with the International Commission for Radiologic Education (ICRE) of the International Society of Radiology (ISR) and the other members of the Global Steering Group for Education and Training in Diagnostic Imaging is creating a series of Manuals of Diagnostic Imaging. The full series of manuals will primarily cover the examination techniques and interpretation of conventional diagnostic X-ray procedures. These manuals will replace and update the WHO Manual of Radiographic Interpretation for General Practitioners and the WHO Manual of Radiographic Technique. The present volume in this series the manual Radiographic Anatomy and Interpretation of the Musculoskeletal System provides an exhaustive description of radiographic normal anatomy as well as pathologic changes most frequently seen in musculoskeletal system including trauma, infections in bone and joints, metabolic, endocrine and toxic disorders, tumours, congenital and developmental disorders. Backed by high-quality reproduction of radiographs, this manual will prove essential reading to general practitioners medical specialists radiographers and radiologists in any medical settings although focusing specifically on needs in small and mid-size hospitals.