2nd ed. 2019 Edition
by Sergio Lopes Viana (Author), Machado Ribeiro, Maria Custódia (Author), Beber Machado, Bruno (Author)
This book, now in its second edition, remains one of very few works
devoted to pediatric musculoskeletal imaging since the advent of
cross-sectional methods, and the only one – to the best of our knowledge
– specifically dedicated to the skeletally immature joint and its
diseases. There has been a steady decline in the number of pediatric
radiologists, and less emphasis has been given to pediatric training for
general radiologists, so that the latter are more and more unfamiliar
with normal and abnormal imaging findings in children and adolescents.
This can lead to the misinterpretation of normal findings and failure to
recognize abnormal exam results.
Even though this book is
intended primarily for radiologists, it will also greatly benefit
general rheumatologists, pediatric rheumatologists, pediatricians,
orthopedic surgeons and all those involved in the diagnosis and
treatment of children and adolescents with articular complaints. It
employs simple and accessible language, so that it provides the in-depth
information required by radiologists, while still being understandable
for non-radiologists. Although its structure is fluent and logical, the
chapters are all self-contained. Richly illustrated, its imagery
combines the pictorial strength of old radiographs, which display
late-stage abnormalities rarely seen today, and the appeal of modern
imaging and its ability to detect early signs and subtle findings. Key
points are summarized at the end of each chapter.
By presenting
essential information on imaging of the immature joint, the authors hope
to provide a useful tool to help radiologists (musculoskeletal
specialists and generalists alike) face the daily challenges of
interpreting pediatric exams. Soon, artificial intelligence (AI) will be
able to perform the most basic radiological diagnoses. Nevertheless,
pediatric musculoskeletal radiology is complex and full of facets, and
mastering this area in this ever-changing time can be a very important
differential in the career of the 21st century radiologist.
