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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1- Principles of Image Interpretation Theory of image viewing (e.g. forming and interpreting patterns); principles of image interpretation when viewing radiographic images (e.g. satisfaction of search, systematic approaches/patterns); types and formats of image interpretation (e.g. preliminary clinical evaluation/comment, clinical reporting); structuring a comment 2- Normal appearances of bones and joints Normal appearances of bones and joint; normal variants (including differentiating between normal variant and fracture). 3- Fractures and Joint Trauma Biomechanics of trauma; patterns of injury; fracture types and healing; treatment Chapters 4-9 will all follow a similar format by addressing each bone/joint in turn by considering: Systematic review of each bone/joint: how to assess, normal appearances/ measurements Common normal variants Patterns of injury Common injuries; radiographic appearances supported by other modalities where appropriate 4- Upper limb Humerus, forearm, hand; elbow and wrist joints 5- Shoulder girdle and thorax Clavicle, scapula, sternum, and ribs; shoulder, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular joints 6- Lower limb Femur, tibia and fibula, foot; knee, ankle and foot joints 7- Pelvic girdle Hip bones; hip joint 8- Spine Cervical, thoracic, lumbar vertebrae; sacro-iliac joints 9- Facial bones and mandible 10- Practical applications of image interpretation CPD and audit of image interpretation practices. Role of artificial intelligence.
