Main description:

This book offers a systematic coverage of diagnostic imaging in infectious and inflammatory diseases in musculoskeletal system. The first part is devoted to a general review of infectious diseases in musculoskeletal system, as well as pathogenic classification, imaging techniques, pathogenic and imaging characteristics. In the following parts, imaging interpretation of typical infectious and inflammatory diseases affecting bone, joint, and soft tissue is described. Each disease is clearly illustrated using cases combined with high-resolution CT, MRI and PET. The book provides a valuable reference source for radiologists and doctors working in the area of infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Contents:

Part 1 General Introduction to Infection and Inflammatory Diseases of Skeletal MusclesChapter 1 Imaging Examination Techniques

Chapter 2 Etiological Classification and Pathogenic Characteristics

Chapter 3 Imaging Characteristics and Analysis Strategies

Part II Monographs on Infection and Inflammatory Diseases of Skeletal Muscles

Chapter 4 Infectious Lesions in Bones and Joints

Chapter 5 Spinal Infection

Chapter 6 Bone and Joint Infection in Children

Chapter 7 AIDS-related Musculoskeletal Diseases

Chapter 8 Soft Tissue Infection

Chapter 9 Lesions of Bones and Joints Associated with Rheumatism.