cover image - Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780443285646
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 01-17-2025
Page Count: 1088
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $346.99

Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal, 3rd Edition

by James F. Griffith, MD, MRCP, FRCR

Hardcover

cover image - Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780443285646
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 01-17-2025
Page Count: 1088
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $346.99
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    • Reflects the most current ultrasound techniques for each body section, and dozens of revised diagnosis chapters that feature new content, ultrasound images, and schematics
    • Contains new chapters on nerves, brachial plexus, synovial biopsy and more, as well as newly up-to-date anatomy chapters with more clinically relevant schematic diagrams
    • Uses a bulleted, templated format that helps you quickly find and understand complex information, as well as thousands of high-quality images and illustrations
    • Describes how to write an efficient, useful, and factually correct ultrasound report
    • Approaches musculoskeletal ultrasound from the viewpoints of a specific diagnosis (Dx section) as well as that of a specific ultrasound appearance (DDx section)
    • Offers updates on fundamental ultrasound technique, ultrasound anatomy, and pitfalls, ideal for those either new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or those with limited experience who wish to improve their skill set
    • Serves as an ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapists
    • Includes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
  • Part I: Anatomy
    Section 1: Upper Limb
    Sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Joints
    Shoulder
    Axilla
    Arm
    Elbow
    Forearm
    Wrist
    Hand
    Thumb
    Fingers
    Upper Limb Arteries and Veins
    Brachial Plexus
    Radial Nerve
    Median Nerve
    Ulnar Nerve

    Section 2: Trunk
    Chest Wall
    Abdominal Wall
    Paraspinal Structures
    Groin
    Pelvic and Thigh Nerves

    Section 3: Lower Limb
    Gluteal Muscles
    Hip
    Thigh
    Lower Limb Arteries and Veins
    Knee
    Leg
    Leg Nerves
    Ankle
    Hindfoot and Midfoot
    Forefoot

    Part II: Ultrasound in Practice
    Section 1: Approach
    Approach to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
    Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Artifacts
    Writing an Ultrasound Report

    Section 2: Technique
    Shoulder Ultrasound
    Brachial Plexus Ultrasound
    Elbow Ultrasound
    Wrist Ultrasound
    Hand Ultrasound
    Groin Hernia Ultrasound
    Hip Ultrasound
    Knee Ultrasound
    Ankle Ultrasound
    Foot Ultrasound

    Part III: Diagnoses
    Section 1: Tendon Disorders
    Rotator Cuff/Biceps Tendinosis
    Rotator Cuff/Biceps Tendon Tear
    Nonrotator Cuff Tendinosis
    Nonrotator Cuff Tendon Tears
    Tenosynovitis
    Elbow Epicondylitis

    Section 2: Soft Tissue, Bone, and Joint Injury
    Fat Injury
    Muscle Infarction
    Muscle Injury
    Hematoma/Seroma
    Ligament Injury
    Bone Fracture

    Section 3: Arthropathies
    Osteoarthritis
    Inflammatory Arthritis
    Gout and Pseudogout
    Developmental Hip Dysplasia

    Section 4: Neurovascular Abnormalities
    Nerve Injury
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
    Brachial Plexus Pathology
    Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
    Nerve Sheath Tumors
    Vascular Dilatation or Inflammation

    Section 5: Infection
    Soft Tissue Infection
    Bone Infection
    Joint Infection
    Postoperative Infection

    Section 6: Articular and Paraarticular Masses
    Hemarthrosis and Lipohemarthrosis
    Baker Cyst
    Bursitis
    Ganglion Cyst
    Parameniscal Cyst
    Synovial Tumor

    Section 7: Soft Tissue and Bone Tumors
    Plantar Fasciitis and Fibromatosis
    Lipoma
    Epidermoid Cyst
    Pilomatricoma
    Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
    Vascular Leiomyoma
    Superficial Metastases, Melanoma, and Lymphoma
    Vascular Anomaly
    Foreign Body and Injection Granuloma
    Lymph Node Abnormality
    Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Bone Tumor
    Local Tumor Recurrence

    Section 8: Hernia
    Abdominal Wall Hernia
    Groin Hernia

    Part IV: Differential Diagnoses
    Section 1: General Lumps and Bumps
    Hypoechoic Subcutaneous Mass
    Hyperechoic Subcutaneous Mass
    Hypoechoic Muscle Mass
    Hyperechoic Muscle Mass
    Cystic Soft Tissue Mass
    Calcified Soft Tissue Mass
    Hypervascular Soft Tissue Mass

    Section 2: Tendon Abnormalities
    Peritendinous Mass
    Tendon Hypoechogenicity
    Tendon Hyperechogenicity
    Tendon Swelling

    Section 3: Nerve, Fascia, and Bone
    Swollen Nerve
    Fascial Lesion
    Bone Surface Lesion

    Section 4: Joint Abnormalities
    Paraarticular Cystic Mass
    Synovial Swelling
    Joint Effusion

    Section 5: Chest and Abdominal Wall
    Chest Wall Lesion
    Abdominal Wall Lesion

    Part V: Interventional Procedures
    Section 1: Biopsy
    Soft Tissue Biopsy
    Bone Biopsy
    Synovial Biopsy

    Section 2: Joint Procedures
    Joint Injection: Upper Limb
    Joint Injection: Lower Limb
    Shoulder Procedures
    Elbow Procedures
    Hand and Wrist Procedures
    Hip and Pelvis Procedures
    Knee Procedures
    Ankle and Foot Procedures

  • James F. Griffith, MD, MRCP, FRCR, Professor and Chairman, Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR), China
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