Orthopedic devices are seen every day on radiographs and cross-sectional imaging studies—and understanding them is essential for accurate radiologic evaluation. This guide familiarizes radiologists with the indications, applications, potential complications, and radiologic assessment of a wide range of orthopedic and related medical devices.
Key benefits
- Build expertise in the radiologic evaluation of orthopedic devices, including indications, applications, and potential complications.
- Get complete coverage of fracture fixation, joint arthroplasty, and orthopedic apparatus of the neck and spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar).
- Learn about devices used for common dental disease, plus general principles related to orthopedic device complications.
- Understand foreign body ingestions, insertions, and injuries, with focused attention on radiologic considerations.
- Review quality assurance issues related to the manufacture and distribution of devices.
- Use a large gallery of apparatus for reference, an extensive glossary of terms, and a list of manufacturers.
Who this is for
Radiologists, orthopedists, and emergency medicine physicians who need a practical, reference-focused resource for imaging-based assessment of orthopedic devices.
Details
- Title: Radiologic Guide to Orthopedic Devices, 1e (Original PDF from Publisher)
- Brand / Publisher: Orthopedics Library / Cambridge University Press
- Authors: Tim B. Hunter, Mihra S. Taljanovic, Jason R. Wild
- Edition: 1
- Published Date: 2017-05-11
- Pages: 357
- ISBN: 9781108210362
- ISBN-10: 1108210368
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