Now in its Second Edition, this resident-friendly reference explains the basics of MRI...then walks readers easily through the radiologic evaluation of shoulder disorders, particularly rotator cuff disease and shoulder instability. Written in an inviting, easy-to-follow style and illustrated with more than 600 scans, this long-awaited new edition will be a favorite practical reference for residents, practicing radiologists, and orthopaedic surgeons.
The book features contributions from expert radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons. Chapters review MRI techniques and shoulder anatomy, describe and illustrate MRI findings for a wide variety of conditions, and explain how abnormalities seen on MR images relate to pathophysiology and clinical signs.

INDICE: 1. Basic Principles of MRI Including Fast Imaging. 2. Local Coils. 3. Protocols, Techniques and Pitfalls in Shoulder MRI. 4. Clinical Evaluation of the Painful Shoulder. 5. Anatomy of the Shoulder. 6. Rotator Cuff Disease and Impingement. 7. Shoulder Instability. 8. Biceps Tendon and Other Disorders. 9. The Postoperative Shoulder. 10. MRI Arthrography of the Shoulder.