Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Orthopedic Trauma

A guide to both traditional and evolving uses of MRI in the evaluation of acute orthopaedic trauma. The text reviews the basic physics of the modality and describes recently developed fast-imaging techniques with details of specific applications, protocols, and diagnostic findings from each region of the musculoskeletal system and spine. The illustrations depict the MRI appearances of both soft tissue and osseous injuries.