A Rheumatologist’s Guide to Interpreting Imaging in Spondyloarthritis
ASHISH SHARMASynopsis
This book is meant for the practicing rheumatologist. It will also be useful for postgraduate students and internists with an interest in Rheumatology. It intends to familiarize clinicians involved in the care of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) with various common and uncommon imaging features of these disorders. In addition, it will serve as a reference for comparison of imaging features observed by clinicians in their day-to-day practice. The purpose is to make it easier for a rheumatologist to understand the report given by a radiologist in this context and to participate with a basic understanding during multidisciplinary meetings involving radiology colleagues. The aim is to ensure better patient care through shared understanding of imaging findings.
Synopsis
This book is meant for the practicing rheumatologist. It will also be useful for postgraduate students and internists with an interest in Rheumatology. It intends to familiarize clinicians involved in the care of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) with various common and uncommon imaging features of these disorders. In addition, it will serve as a reference for comparison of imaging features observed by clinicians in their day-to-day practice. The purpose is to make it easier for a rheumatologist to understand the report given by a radiologist in this context and to participate with a basic understanding during multidisciplinary meetings involving radiology colleagues. The aim is to ensure better patient care through shared understanding of imaging findings.
Description
This book is meant for the practicing rheumatologist. It will also be useful for postgraduate students and internists with an interest in Rheumatology. It intends to familiarize clinicians involved in the care of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) with various common and uncommon imaging features of these disorders. In addition, it will serve as a reference for comparison of imaging features observed by clinicians in their day-to-day practice. The purpose is to make it easier for a rheumatologist to understand the report given by a radiologist in this context and to participate with a basic understanding during multidisciplinary meetings involving radiology colleagues. The aim is to ensure better patient care through shared understanding of imaging findings.
Key Features
- Detailed illustrations and explanation of various imaging findings in patients with spondyloarthritis.
- Basic science of MRI and its sequences have been explained in a simple language which rheumatologists and internists can understand.
- Various uncommon imaging features like entheseal inflammation and ligamentous ossification have been nicely illustrated.
- Provides a vivid collection of plain radiographs, MRIs and CT scans obtained during care of patients with spondyloarthritis.
- Both the axial and peripheral joints have been included.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2020)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
86 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789389776959
Item Weight :
205 grams
Dimensions :
6.75 x 9.5