Overview
Popularly known as "the pink book," this classic text has served tens of thousands of students, residents, and clinicians as an effective, concise, and enjoyable introduction to musculoskeletal imaging. The author's entertaining writing style quickly conveys the essence of the material. This thoroughly updated 3rd Edition features an increased emphasis on MR imaging and enhanced coverage of knee imaging, plus many new and improved imaging examples. It remains a perfect first book on musculoskeletal radiology as well as a terrific quick review of the subject.
• Uses hundreds of high-quality digital radiographs, MRIs, bone scans, and CT images to demonstrate all of the concepts discussed.
• Features a succinct, highly accessible writing style that makes information easy to understand.
• Offers an increased emphasis on MR imaging.
• Presents an expanded section on knee imaging.
• Covers hot topics such as MR Imaging of the Knee · MR Imaging of the Shoulder · Lumbar Spine: Disc Disease and Stenosis · and Metabolic Bone Disease.
• Delivers 25% more images than the last edition, with improved image quality throughout.
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
Not many medical books open with a chapter entitled "Unnecessary Examinations," but this one does, and continues to disseminate other honest and practical information on topics ranging from benign cystic lesions to malignant bone tumors, "don't touch" lesions, trauma, arthritis, and MR imaging of specific body areas. Helms (radiology and surgery, Duke U. School of Medicine) updates his classic text to include new coverage of MR imaging of the shoulder and knee, disc disease and stenosis in the lumbar spine, and metabolic bone disease. He includes hundreds of updated digital radiographs, MRIs, bone scans and CT images. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Lee F. Rogers
This is the second edition of an introductory text devoted to skeletal radiology that was well received by diagnostic radiology residents in its first edition. It is written in a casual, individualistic style by a noted authority in the field. The work is expanded and brought up-to-date by the addition of 65 pages devoted to MRI, comprising 25% of the text. The book certainly fulfills its intended purpose as an introductory text. The book is targeted for radiology residents and interested medical students. The text is short, compact, and written in a casual, personal style. It is well illustrated. The major imaging findings in all important skeletal diseases are depicted. All imaging techniques are included; plain films, bone scans, CT, and MRI. The second edition will likely be even more highly regarded than the first edition because of the addition of a significant section devoted to MRI. This, when coupled with the low cost, will make it attractive to both diagnostic radiology residents and medical students. The book should do well.
Editorials
Lee F. Rogers
This is the second edition of an introductory text devoted to skeletal radiology that was well received by diagnostic radiology residents in its first edition. It is written in a casual, individualistic style by a noted authority in the field. The work is expanded and brought up-to-date by the addition of 65 pages devoted to MRI, comprising 25% of the text. The book certainly fulfills its intended purpose as an introductory text. The book is targeted for radiology residents and interested medical students. The text is short, compact, and written in a casual, personal style. It is well illustrated. The major imaging findings in all important skeletal diseases are depicted. All imaging techniques are included; plain films, bone scans, CT, and MRI. The second edition will likely be even more highly regarded than the first edition because of the addition of a significant section devoted to MRI. This, when coupled with the low cost, will make it attractive to both diagnostic radiology residents and medical students. The book should do well.From The Critics
Reviewer: Lee F. Rogers, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)Description: This is the second edition of an introductory text devoted to skeletal radiology that was well received by diagnostic radiology residents in its first edition. It is written in a casual, individualistic style by a noted authority in the field. The work is expanded and brought up-to-date by the addition of 65 pages devoted to MRI, comprising 25% of the text.
Purpose: The book certainly fulfills its intended purpose as an introductory text.
Audience: The book is targeted for radiology residents and interested medical students.
Features: The text is short, compact, and written in a casual, personal style. It is well illustrated. The major imaging findings in all important skeletal diseases are depicted. All imaging techniques are included; plain films, bone scans, CT, and MRI.
Assessment: The second edition will likely be even more highly regarded than the first edition because of the addition of a significant section devoted to MRI. This, when coupled with the low cost, will make it attractive to both diagnostic radiology residents and medical students. The book should do well.
3 Stars from Doody