Stoller's Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine : The Shoulder

This book will take readers through two decades of the most important developments in shoulder imaging:

• Benchmark development of the ABER technique
• The description of the IGLLC complex and BLC complex
• Description of the “J” sign and first MR images of the HAGL lesion
• MR description of the anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament
• MR findings of the throwing athlete including thickened posterior band and adaptive changes of glenoid fossa
• New perspective on partial rotator cuff tears including the role of the coracohumeral ligament and the superior glenohumeral ligament complex
• Pattern recognition of SLAP tears based on coronal images of the BLC
• Description of type 1, 2, and 3 BLC complexes
• Criteria for adhesive capsulitis on MR
• MDI findings on MRI

Access this essential wealth of knowledge along with the most extensive cadaver MR correlation in the country to hone your skills as an imaging expert. In order to organize this inclusive collection of imaging information from the foremost authority in the subject, a new format consisting of a bulleted text and image rich layout provides for rapid understanding and easy access.

New features include:

• One of the most comprehensive collections of color illustrations of orthopaedic pathoanatomy
• The proven Stoller Checklist approach to MR joint interpretation for accurate and reproducible image interpretation
• Key concepts to emphasize and reinforce critical information throughout a chapter
• Detailed and comprehensive figure legends that not only describe an image, but provide information and novel concepts about a disorder.
• 3T and high resolution MR images
• Introductory section on Practical Guide to Shoulder Imaging outlines the key factors to advanced imaging diagnostics
• Arthroscopy and surgical correlation