Clinical Imaging - E-Book

This unique chiropractic text takes a pattern approach to differential diagnosis that is rooted in the use of plain film, MRI, and CT in the imaging of the skeletal system, chest, abdomen, brain, and spinal cord. This pattern approach helps bridge the transition from image to differential diagnosis by helping readers recognize patterns of abnormality and develop a list of viable diagnostic possibilities. Coverage also includes an alphabetical listing of disease entities featuring detailed descriptions in a consistent format that lists background, imaging findings, clinical comments, key concepts, and more.Broad coverage of a wide range of imaging topics beyond basic skeletal radiology, such as the chest, abdomen, brain, and spinal cordThis comprehensive text is contained in a convenient single volumeEmphasizes plain film radiology and integrates it with MRI and CTCombines the utility of a pattern approach to understanding imaging diagnosis with traditional, detailed descriptions of disease entitiesFeatures extensive cross referencing from pattern to disease descriptions for quick referenceContains over 3500 high quality photos and illustrationsIncludes an extensive radiology chapter on physics, with algorithms for improving film qualityOffers in-depth coverage of positioning and roentgenometricsDetailed information on traumatic injuries is listed in an easy-to-use table formatFeatures a thorough discussion of disk degeneration and herniationsWritten by both chiropractors and medical doctors, providing a broader, multidisciplinary perspectiveIncludes a complete glossary of nearly 500 radiological termsFront inside cover contains a pathology quick reference with corresponding figure numbersContains a helpful listing of radiology mnemonicsImproved image quality and larger imagesMore in-depth coverage of congenital and normal variant topicsExpanded sections on normal anatomy and film interpretationIncludes more MRI patternsAll chapters have been completely revised and updated