<p><strong><em>The highest-yield musculoskeletal radiology exam prep and learning tool available today!</em></strong></p><p><cite>Top 3 Differentials in Musculoskeletal Imaging: A Case Review</cite> by Jasjeet Bindra, Robert D. Boutin, and expert contributors is one in a series of radiology case books mirroring the format of the highly acclaimed O'Brien classic,<cite>Top 3 Differentials in Radiology: A Case Review</cite>. The book is organized in 10 parts: trauma, bone tumors, upper extremity, lower extremity, arthropathies, infection, soft tissue tumors, metabolic musculoskeletal conditions, spine, and pediatric/developmental musculoskeletal conditions.</p><p>Each case is formatted as a two-page unit. The left page features clinical images, succinctly captioned findings, and pertinent clinical history. The right page includes the key imaging gamut, differential diagnoses, additional diagnostic considerations, the diagnosis, clinical pearls, and suggested readings.</p><p><strong>Key Features</strong><ul><li>A total of 146 cases, each focused on a specific imaging finding, including aggressive periosteal reaction, focal cortical thickening, diffusely increased bone density, focal periphyseal edema, acro-osteolysis, and more</li><li>A wealth of meticulously selected, high-quality radiographs, CTs, and MRIs enhance diagnostic skills</li><li>A list of differential diagnoses provides an ideal curriculum guide for trainees and educators alike</li></ul></p><p>Radiology residents, fellows, and staff radiologists preparing for certification will greatly benefit from reading this text to prep for the radiology core and certifying exams. This is also an outstanding, day-to-day practice resource for practicing radiologists, clinicians, and orthopaedic surgeons involved in reviewing and interpreting musculoskeletal radiology studies.</p><p>This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on<a href="https://medone.thieme.com">https://medone.thieme.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Part 1: Trauma</strong><br>1 Shoulder dislocation<br>2 Distal clavicular erosion<br>3 Widening of acromioclavicular (AC) joint<br>4 Fracture dislocation of forearm<br>5 Carpal dislocation<br>6 Avulsion fracture of finger<br>7 Avulsion fracture of the pelvis<br>8 Widened pubic symphysis<br>9 Pelvic ring disruption<br>10 Avulsion fracture at the knee<br>11 Distal fibular fracture<br>12 Calcaneal avulsion fracture<br>13 Fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal<br><strong>Part 2: Bone Tumors</strong><br>14 Aggressive periosteal reaction<br>15 Focal cortical thickening<br>16 Epiphyseal equivalent lucent lesion<br>17 Solitary focal sclerotic lesion<br>18 Lesion with permeative or moth-eaten pattern<br>19 Osseous lesion with fluid&ndash;fluid levels<br>20 Osseous lesion with chondroid matrix<br>21 Osseous lesion with osteoid matrix<br>22 Polyostotic lesions&ndash;looks like a syndrome<br>23 Surface lesion of bone<br>24 Multiple lytic lesions<br>25 Multiple sclerotic lesions<br>26 Expansile lytic lesion of rib<br>27 Ivory vertebral body<br>28 Lytic lesion of distal phalanx<br>29 Anterior tibial cystic appearing lesion<br>30 Lucent lesion in calcaneus<br>31 Diffusely increased bone density<br>32 Well-marginated ossific mass projecting off the surface of the bone (without full-thickness cortical disruption or overlying soft-tissue mass)<br>33 Long lesion in a long bone with ground glass matrix&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>34 Bony projection with continuation of cortex and medullary cavity of host bone&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>35 Fractured lytic lesion with a fallen fragment&ndash;Roentgen classic<br><strong>Part 3: Upper Extremity</strong><br>36 Abnormal/variant appearance of anterosuperior labrum<br>37 Abnormality of inferior glenohumeral ligament<br>38 Abnormality of proximal long head of biceps tendon<br>39 Tear of the anteroinferior labrum<br>40 Bursa or cyst around the shoulder<br>41 Rotator cuff abnormality<br>42 Rotator interval abnormality<br>43 Posterior glenoid labral abnormality<br>44 Nerve entrapment at shoulder<br>45 Nerve entrapment at elbow<br>46 Distal biceps tendon abnormality<br>47 Radial-sided, soft-tissue injury at elbow on MRI<br>48 Osteochondral lesion of elbow<br>49 Ulnar-sided, stabilizer injury at elbow on MRI<br>50 Numerous tiny T2 hyperintense subcutaneous nodules<br><strong>Part 4: Lower Extremity</strong><br>51 Variant sciatic nerve anatomy<br>52 Ischiofemoral space narrowing and quadratus femoris muscle edema in a patient with chronic ischial tuberosity avulsion (nonunion)<br>53 Small smoothly marginated depression ("fossa") at the mid-acetabular roof<br>54 Focal subchondral bone edema in the femoral head<br>55 Low-grade tearing of the iliotibial band (ITB), with soft-tissue edema along the fascia<br>56 Focal periphyseal edema<br>57 Curvilinear signal separating the patella into two fragments<br>58 Frond-like lobules of fatty tissue in the suprapatellar recess, with effusion<br>59 Cystic-appearing lesion centered inferior to the medial joint line of the knee<br>60 Accessory muscle around ankle<br>61 Accessory ossicle around ankle<br>62 Achilles tendon abnormality<br>63 Impingement syndrome at ankle<br>64 Ankle sprain<br>65 Medial tendon abnormality at ankle<br>66 Nerve entrapment around ankle and foot<br>67 Plantar fascial abnormality<br>68 Peroneal tendon disease at the ankle<br>69 Midfoot ligamentous or osseous injury<br>70 Hallux sesamoid abnormality<br>71 Subchondral crescent sign&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>72 Fluid collection at the inferomedial aspect of hip&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>73 Cleft of T2 hyperintense signal at the attachment of rectus abdominis-adductor aponeurosis&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>74 Hamstring tendon discontinuity with subacute hematoma&ndash;Roentgen classic<br><strong>Part 5: Arthropathies</strong><br>75 Intense, diffuse, nontraumatic bone and soft-tissue edema centered at the midfoot<br>76 Polyarticular arthritis in an adolescent, with"blooming" intraarticular hemosiderin<br>77 Bilateral sacroiliitis<br>78 Contour defect at the posterolateral humeral head<br>79 Proximal arthropathy affecting primarily the metacarpophalangeal joints.<br>80 Distal arthropathy affecting primarily the interphalangeal joints<br>81 Erosive arthropathy involving the foot<br>82 Acro-osteolysis<br>83 Loose bodies<br>84 Articular cartilage thinning, subchondral cyst formation and dorsal subluxation of the metacarpal base&ndash;Roentgen classic<br><strong>Part 6: Infection</strong><br>85 Penumbra sign<br>86 Sequestrum<br>87 Fluid collection with edema at metaphyseal-equivalent location (prior to skeletal maturity)<br>88 Space occupying lesion posterior to olecranon<br>89 Unilateral sacroiliitis<br>90 Epitrochlear lymphadenopathy<br>91 Aggressive, cortically-based osteolysis and periosteal reaction at the diaphysis of an adult long bone<br>92 Abscesses in bone and adjacent to bone, with thin perforations in cortex&ndash;Roentgen classic<br><strong>Part 7: Soft Tissue Tumors</strong><br>93 Fusiform mass, with longitudinal"tail" entering and exiting eccentrically<br>94 Complex fluid collection in the bicipitoradial bursa<br>95 Infiltrative intra-articular mass of low-T2 signal intensity, with erosions<br>96 Non-mineralized soft-tissue mass with an infiltrative border ("tail sign") that responds favorably to non-operative treatment<br>97 Post-traumatic fluid-like collection in the deep subcutaneous tissue along the superficial aspect of the fascia<br>98 Large, pendulous mass at the inner thigh in a morbidly obese patient<br>99 Leg, ankle, and foot edema, with prominent thickening and increased density of the subcutaneous fat layer<br>100 Triad of key findings: Pretibial varices, linear cortical defect in mid tibia, and prominent nutrient vein within the mid tibia<br>101 Multiple T2-hypointense masses in the subcutaneous fat layer of the foot<br>102 Large subfascial soft-tissue mass with heterogeneous signal on T1, T2, and post-contrast images<br>103 Rim enhancing mass in iliopsoas<br>104 Infrascapular soft-tissue mass containing diffuse streaks of fatty tissue&ndash;Roentgen classic<br><strong>Part 8: Metabolic Musculoskeletal Conditions</strong><br>105 Frayed metaphyses<br>106 Generalized periosteal reaction<br>107 Periarticular calcified mass<br>108 Long bone sclerosis<br>109 Multiple bone infarcts<br>110 Osteoporosis<br>111 Widespread soft tissue calcifications<br>112 Rugger jersey spine<br><strong>Part 9: Spine</strong><br>113 Vertebral body fusion<br>114 Odontoid fracture<br>115 Hyperflexion Injury<br>116 Midline sacral lesion<br>117 Posterior vertebral body scalloping<br>118 Anterior vertebral body scalloping<br>119 Lytic lesion of posterior elements of spine<br>120 Epidural mass<br>121 Diffuse marrow T1 and T2 low signal<br>122 Focal T1 signal increase<br>123 Intradural extramedullary mass<br>124 Intradural intramedullary spinal cord mass<br>125 End plate irregularity<br><strong>Part 10: Pediatric or Developmental Musculoskeletal Conditions</strong><br>126 Short rib skeletal dysplasia<br>127 Abnormal epiphyses<br>128 Limb deficiency<br>129 Genu varum<br>130 Lucent metaphyses<br>131 Dense metaphyses<br>132 Dislocated hip<br>133 Physeal widening<br>134 Hip effusion<br>135 Infrapatellar soft tissue swelling<br>136 Foot deformity<br>137 Soft tissue mass in an infant<br>138 Large soft tissue mass in an older child<br>139 Periosteal reaction in a newborn/infant<br>140 Wormian bones<br>141 Madelung deformity<br>142 Tarsal coalition<br>143 Well-corticated ossific density at the lateral aspect of acromion&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>144 Osteoporosis, bowing deformities, and multilevel spine fractures&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>145 Decreased lower lumbar interpediculate distances,"tombstone" iliac bones,"champagne glass" pelvic inlet, and rhizomelic limb shortening&ndash;Roentgen classic<br>146 Multiple rib fractures in various stages of healing&ndash;Roentgen classic</p>