Abstract Normal variants in the skeleton are commonly encountered in the practice of radiology. Kohler was the first to seriously address this subject in his book, Borderlands of the Normal and Early Pathologic Findings in Skeletal Radiology, which was published…
Diagnosis of Mandibular and Maxillary Lesions The mandible and maxilla are unique bones in that they both contain teeth and tooth-forming tissues. This fact is responsible for the high rate of inflammatory diseases, such as osteomyelitis and of lesions of…
Pathophysiology Anatomy The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a diarthrodial joint bounded by the glenoid fossa and articular eminence of the temporal bone above and the mandibular condyle below (see Video 114-1 ). A joint capsule extends from the posterior portion…
Etiology Postoperative infection of the hip and knee may occur in a myriad of clinical settings, including systemic infection or illness, blunt or penetrating trauma, or following medical intervention. Infection is both a primary complication and a medium through which…
Amputation surgery is an ancient procedure dating back to prehistoric times. Although there have been numerous advances in limb salvage techniques, amputation is still performed today and may be the treatment of choice in cases of severe vascular disease, severe…
More than 200 distinct operations are performed in the ankle and foot. Indications for operative intervention include traumatic, overuse, degenerative, arthritic, congenital, neoplastic, and inflammatory conditions. Procedures unique to the foot and ankle are reviewed here, with emphasis on the…
Imaging the postoperative knee can be challenging. The postoperative knee can have all of the pathologic processes of the preoperative knee, in addition to specific issues related to the surgery performed, general problems with surgery, and specific postoperative complications. The…
Postoperative Imaging in Arthroscopic Hip Surgery In recent years, there has been considerable growth in arthroscopic hip surgery as a modality for both investigation and treatment of hip pathology. In this chapter, the postoperative imaging appearances of the hip are…
Elbow, wrist, and hand surgery are frequently done to repair bone and soft tissues, such as fractures and disruptions of ligaments and tendons. Nerves also traverse the area and are released from various tunnels. In this chapter, common indications are…
Recurrent or persistent pain is a common complaint after shoulder surgery. MRI and ultrasonography (US) are often performed in the postoperative setting as a noninvasive means of determining the etiology of postoperative pain. Numerous surgical and arthroscopic techniques are available…