Niitsu Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-642-17893-1
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 204 Seiten, eBook

This abundantly illustrated atlas of MR imaging of the knee documents normal anatomy and a wide range of pathologies. In addition to the high-quality images, essential clinical information is presented in bullet point lists and diagnostic tips are included to assist in differential diagnosis. Concise explanations and guidance are also provided on the MR pulse sequences suitable for imaging of the knee, with identification of potential artifacts. This book will be an invaluable asset for busy radiologists, from residents to consultants. It will be ideal for carrying at all times for use in daily reading sessions and is not intended as a reference to be read in the library or in non-clinical settings.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Niitsu, Mamoru

Weitere Mitwirkende

Guermazi, Ali

Hayashi, Daichi

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Anatomy of the knee joint.- MRI pulse sequences.- Anterior cruciate ligament.- Posterior cruciate ligament.- Medial collateral ligament.- Lateral supporting structures including lateral collateral ligament.- Meniscal lesions.- Fractures, subluxations and muscular injuries.- Knees of the infants and adolescents.- Degeneration and necrosis.-  Lesions of the synovium and plica.- Cyst-like lesions of the knee.

Über Autor(innen)

Mamoru Niitsu1956 Born in Nagano-shi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan1979 Graduated from Tokyo University Department of Engineering, Japan, and worked at Hitachi Corporation until 19801986 Graduated from Tsukuba University School of Medicine, Japan, joined Department of Radiology as a resident, and later became an attending1991 Special Project Associate at Mayo Clinic Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, Minnesota, USA1992 Obtained Ph.D from Tsukuba University Postgraduate School of Medicine, Japan1993 Assistant Professor in Radiology, Tsukuba University, Japan 1996 Lecturer in Radiology, Tsukuba University, Japan2005 Professor of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan2011 Professor of Radiology, Saitama Medical University, Japan