Synovium Introduction It is important for the surgeon to understand the principles for imaging the synovial compartments and articular cartilage of the knee. This chapter summarizes the anatomy, normal variations, pathologic conditions, and the strengths and weaknesses of the available…
Introduction Etiology Although hematogenous spread is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in most other areas of the body, contiguous spread and direct implantation are the most common in the foot and ankle. Direct implantation can occur from puncture wounds…
Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis Introduction Etiology Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a benign proliferative synovial disorder that can occur in a diffuse or localized form and in both intraarticular and extraarticular locations. Although PVNS typically occurs diffusely within a joint, nodular…
Conventional Radiography The most frequently used modality for evaluation of bone and joint disorders is radiography. Radiography is the initial modality used in the setting of trauma, infection, and arthritis. It is useful for characterizing benign and malignant bone lesions…