Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

DETAILS : Author : Holsbeeck Marnix T Van Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Publication date :12 February 2016 Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 700 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9351529339 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9351529330 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3400 g ABOUT THE BOOK Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, co-authored by the pioneering medical imaging specialists Dr. Marnix van Holsbeeck and Dr. Joseph H. Introcaso, is universally recognized as a foundational, ground-breaking masterwork in diagnostic radiology. Originally published in 1991 as the first comprehensive textbook of its kind, its subsequent editions (including multi-format print and electronic editions published by Mosby/Elsevier and Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers) have served as the gold-standard reference encyclopedia for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, and orthopedic specialists worldwide. The primary objective of this monumental reference guide is to establish a rigorous, highly scientific blueprint for the evaluation of the human musculoskeletal system via high-frequency sonography. At a time when MRI was heavily favored, Dr. van Holsbeeck revolutionized the medical imaging landscape by proving that dynamic, real-time ultrasound offers unparalleled clarity for soft-tissue evaluation. The textbook is structured into highly organized anatomical and technical divisions: Foundational Physics & Artifacts: Breaks down the physical principles of acoustic wave propagation, transducer selection (emphasizing high-frequency linear arrays), and the precise identification of sonographic artifacts (such as anisotropy) to prevent critical diagnostic errors. Tissue-Specific Sonography: Systematically details the normal and pathological ultrasound architecture of specific tissue groups—comprehensively mapping muscles, tendons (including the rotator cuff and Achilles), bursae, ligaments, peripheral nerves, skin, and bone periosteum. Anatomical Mapping Matrices: Guides the clinician through detailed regional scans across the body, offering diagnostic frameworks for complex areas like the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee, and ankle/foot. Interventional Procedures & Advanced Applications: Provides step-by-step guidance on ultrasound-guided injections, aspirations, foreign body localization, and evaluating postoperative joint arthroplasties. Modern updates heavily integrate dynamic cine loops, 3D animations, and state-of-the-art shear wave elastography to evaluate tissue stiffness. Richly illustrated with high-fidelity side-by-side comparisons of ultrasound scans, line drawings, and correlative gross anatomy specimens, this book remains an indispensable clinical treasure for anyone practicing modern musculoskeletal medicine. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Marnix van Holsbeeck (MD) is a towering global pioneer in the field of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology. Serving as the Managing Director of Radiology and Director of Musculoskeletal Radiology at the world-renowned Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, as well as a Professor of Radiology at Wayne State University School of Medicine, his decades of peer-reviewed research permanently established the clinical utility of MSK sonography in Western medicine. Dr. Joseph H. Introcaso (MD, DMD, fAIUM) is an exceptionally accomplished radiologist, author, and medical researcher. Known for his technical precision in ultrasound physics and interventional procedures, his collaboration with Dr. van Holsbeeck helped create a new sub-specialty in diagnostic medicine. The authors' writing style is defined by absolute clinical stringency, exhaustive anatomical detail, and highly structured, clear pedagogical layouts that easily transform complex, dynamic physical maneuvers into reproducible bedside techniques.