Focusing on osteoporosis, this book delves into its impact on the elderly, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis for effective treatment. It explores various imaging techniques, including plain film, ultrasound, and CT, to aid in diagnosis. Detailed reviews cover vertebral fractures, morphometry, and percutaneous vertebroplasty. Additionally, the book addresses densitometry in children and includes discussions on quality assurance, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding and managing osteoporosis.
In the elderly, the coexistence of various diseases, the presence of involutional and degenerative changes, and the occurrence of both physical and cognitive problems represent “the norm.” It is therefore important to know how to distinguish the healthy elderly from those in need of treatment as a sound basis for avoiding overdiagnosis and overtreatment. This aspect is a central theme in Geriatric Imaging , which covers a wide range of applications of different imaging techniques and clearly explains both the potential and the limitations of diagnostic imaging in geriatric patients. Individual sections are devoted to each major region or system of the body, and a concluding section focuses specifically on interventional procedures. The book, written by recognized experts in the field, is superbly illustrated and will be an ideal resource for geriatricians, radiologists, and trainees.
Osteoporosis is a serious problem worldwide, and its significance is continuing to increase as the world population grows and ages. Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry Measurements provides a comprehensive review of the latest research on this potentially devastating condition. The book encompasses prevention, diagnosis, and therapy, providing state of the art information on each aspect. A wide range of topics are discussed, including differentiation between acute and chronic, benign and malignant vertebral fractures; the value of the WHO FRAX tool in patient evaluation; the roles of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, quantitative computed tomography, quantitative ultrasound, and high-resolution imaging; and the use of kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty to treat vertebral compression fractures. All chapters are written by acknowledged experts in the field.
Plain radiography remains relevant despite the shift towards digital systems like imaging-plate-based computed radiography and flat-panel detector-based digital radiography. In many institutions, including ours, conventional film-screen radiography is being overshadowed in the education of radiation technologists, who now focus primarily on digital systems. While conventional systems offer superior spatial resolution, digital systems provide a wider dynamic range. Industrial film radiography, known for its small grain size and direct exposure, achieves even higher resolution, a quality that has diminished with the transition to PACS-friendly systems. The publication of a textbook featuring high-resolution hand radiographs by Giuseppe Guglielmi and Wilfred Peh is a welcome addition, as these images cannot be replicated by other techniques. Radiography remains the primary modality for hand evaluation, and high-resolution industrial films are particularly effective for detecting subtle erosions. The hands, often overlooked, reflect the overall health of the body, revealing metabolic conditions and congenital disorders. Radiographic findings of the hand are frequently specific and significantly aid in diagnosis. Numerous well-received publications on hand radiology have emerged, underscoring its importance in medical imaging.
This book provides a complete overview of all modalities used for hand and wrist imaging, along with a complete overview of the various disease entities that can be diagnosed. As a state-of-the-art overview of hand and wrist imaging it is a reference work for radiologists, hand surgeons, orthopedists, traumatologists, rheumatologists and internists and their residents in training. The chapters are written by experts in musculoskeletal radiology from various European countries and the USA.
