RT Book, Section
A1 Malone, Terry R.
A1 Hazle, Charles
A1 Grey, Michael L.
SR Print(0)
ID 5940000
T1 Chapter 1. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging
T2 Imaging in Rehabilitation
YR 2008
FD 2008
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-154946-2
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=5940000
RD 2024/04/24
AB Most  musculoskeletal  injuries  occur  as  a  result  of  either  trauma  or  overuse.  Following  a  thorough  evaluation  by  a  qualified  health-care  professional,  most  patients  are  usually  required  to  have  a  basic  radiographic  (x-ray)  examination  of  the  injured  area  to  assist  in  confirming  the  diagnosis.  Many  of  these  individuals,  however,  will  require  the  use  of  an  advanced  imaging  modality  such  as  ultrasound,  computed  tomography  (CT),  and/or  magnetic  resonance  imaging  (MRI)  to  increase  the  accuracy  in  diagnosing  the  specific  nature  of  the  injury.  The  purpose  of  this  chapter  will  be  to  provide  a  basic  understanding  of  the  four  major  imaging  modalities  used  in  diagnosing  injuries:  x-ray,  ultrasound,  CT,  and  MRI.  It  will  also  review  pertinent  terminology,  common  imaging  applications,  and  important  safety  precautions.