Yochum and Rowe's Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, 3rd Edition (Two Volume Set) #16477

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Author(s):
Terry R Yochum BS, DC, DACBR, FCCR, Fellow, ACCR; Lindsay J Rowe MAppSc (Chiropractic), MD, DACBR, FCCR(C), FACCR, FICC, FRANZCR

Summary:
Give your Students the Most Comprehensive Skeletal Radiology Text Ever Published! - Yochum and Rowe's Essentials of Skeletal Radiology

It's hard to improve on a classic, but the new edition of Essentials of Skeletal Radiology is better than ever.

Like the previous editions of this bestselling text, the Third Edition covers the full spectrum of radiology, continuing its tradition of excellence. Useful both as a comprehensive reference tool and clinical aid to practitioners, this masterpiece helps readers to distinguish key radiological features - invaluable in clinical decision making.

The Third Edition surpasses any other radiology reference in content, illustration and design. This two volume edition incorporates the latest imaging technologies including SPECT bone scan, diagnostic ultrasound, helical 3-D CT, and MRI, and features over 4,500 images obtained with state of the art techniques. Coverage includes a new chapter on soft tissue imaging and paraspinal abnormalities, plus more information on sports related injuries.

New features of this extraordinary Third Edition include:

* A unique new chapter titled Masqueraders of Musculoskeletal Diseases, encompasses discussion and images of disorders of the head, soft-tissues of the neck, chest, and abdomen
* FREE CD-ROM compiled just for Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Third Edition
* 500+ new images added to the existing 4,500 illustrations
* Many images replace older images to illustrate concepts more vividly
* Major revision throughout the text with a significant increase in cases making the chapter more practical for students
* Section on Special Imaging Techniques covers the latest technology your student will encounter such as MR Angiography, DEXA scanning, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and weight-bearing stand-up MRI
* Over 1,000 additional references

Classic features maintained and improved:

* Medicolegal implications of various clinical entities and pathological conditions appear as highlights throughout the text to assist in therapeutic and management decisions
* Capsule Summaries in each chapter outline the core material of the chapter and serve as an accessible reference source by condition
* Mnemonics appendix at the end of each volume eases differential diagnosis of various roentgen signs
* Exquisite photographic reproductions and diagrams, including pathological and normal images, are presented in high resolution
* Specific points for focused study are highlighted within the images
* Captioned illustrations provide concise descriptions and explanations of the image
* Chapter Outlines provide students with chapter contents at-a-glance for quick, easy reference
* Chapter 15 on Report Writing has been fully updated, and includes commentary on reports to provide insight to the complexities of some disorders
* Updated and expanded discussion about vascular disorders delivers the most recent information
* Reflects the insight and expertise of 11 contributors, all renowned voices in the field

FREE CD-ROM created by Primal Pictures Ltd. consists of:

* A three-dimensional model of the anatomy of the human body
* A section of cervical spine complete with 3-D model/MRI correlations, plus videos of range of motion and orthopedic and neurologic testing
* Models that can be rotated, and layers of anatomy added or subtracted

Edition/Vol: Third Edition
Pub Date: 15 Aug 2004
Media Type: Book
Secondary Media Type: CD-ROM
Pages: 1800
Illustrations: 5112