Joan C. Vilanova

This introduction to sports injuries in children and adolescents is written in a user-friendly format and takes into account the fact that sports injuries in the pediatric population are not an easy topic for non-pediatric orthopedic surgeons, pediatricians, and non-pediatric radiologists. The book is divided into five chapters on musculoskeletal particularities in children, head and spine trauma, muscle strains and avulsion injuries, bone fractures, overuse injuries, and miscellanea. Each of these chapters comprises ten cases, and each case study includes up to four figures, a description of the clinical case, a review of the pathophysiology of the condition described in the case, and a final section on imaging findings. Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents is a case-based book aimed at pediatricians, pediatric orthopedic surgeons, and radiologists.?

La radiologia muscoloscheletrica è una specialità che ha ampiamente incrementato le potenzialità dell’imaging grazie all’avvento di tecniche come ultrasuoni, risonanza magnetica, TC multidetettore e PET. Un radiologo che si interessi specificatamente di patologie muscoloscheletriche necessita di una buona conoscenza dell’anatomia, della fisiopatologia, delle tecniche chirurgiche ortopediche e dei progressi nelle varie modalità diagnostiche. Con ben 100 casi selezionati e rappresentativi, il volume offre un’ampia panoramica sull’imaging applicato alle più rilevanti patologie muscoloscheletriche: dall’artrite, ai tumori, dalle affezioni tendinee e muscolari, alle patologie del midollo osseo e di vari distretti. Ciascun capitolo include una parte introduttiva seguita da dieci casi illustrati e commentati da un punto di vista anatomico, fisiopatologico e radiologico, più letture consigliate inerenti all’argomento. Grazie al formato pratico e facilmente consultabile, questo atlante si offre a Radiologi e specializzandi quale strumento di approfondimento e aggiornamento nella pratica quotidiana, facilitando la comprensione del ruolo della diagnostica nel management delle singole patologie.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology is a radiological subspecialty that has expanded its knowledge base and imaging capabilities with the advent of MRI, multi/detector CT, ult- sound, and PET. Prior to the advent of MRI, MSK radiologists used plain flm X-rays and arthrograms as their primary tools. The subspecialty has progressed from primary im- ing of osseous structures and indirect imaging of joint spaces, to direct imaging of soft tissue structures with direct visualization and fne defnition of MSK structures. A specialized MSK radiologist requires a sound knowledge of anatomy, pathophysi- ogy, orthopedic surgical techniques, and advancements in imaging modalities. MSK im- ing involves all aspects about anatomy, function, disease states, and aspects of interventional radiology appertaining to the MSK system including imaging in orthopedics, trauma, rheumatology, metabolic and endocrine diseases, as well as aspects of pediatrics, oncology, and sports imaging. Subspecialty training in MSK radiology must ensure competence to obtain experience in the following techniques: plain radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, nuclear me- cine, bone densitometry, and fuoroscopic procedures including arthrography. MSK ra- ologists must be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the different imaging methods in each pathological condition and choose the appropriate imaging technique and/or the appropriate sequence in the investigation of specifc clinical problems.