The Portable Skeletal: X-Ray Library

By Marshall N. Deltoff, Marshall N. Deltoff DC BSc DACBR FCCR(C), Peter L. Kogon DC DACBR FCCR(C) FICC

This text provides a simple, organised, and complete categorising of virtually all pathologies affecting bone. The content systematically reviews osseous, cartilaginous and common soft tissue disease. Each disorder is briefly described and liberally illustrated with X-rays and line drawings. Thumbprints and a detailed outline of content for each chapter make this a handy, easy to use reference.

* Presented in an easy-to-follow atlas style format, liberally illustrated with more than 900 clinically relevant radiographs and illustrations. * Fills the gap between voluminous texts and narrow synopses a handy reference tool that can be used every day. * Well-organized, CATBITESS mnemonic scheme makes it easy to find specific conditions quickly. * Provides a complete categorization of the most common pathologies affecting bone. * Descriptions of each pathology are set up in an easy-to-follow bulleted format, including information on such features as age, incidence, gender distribution, pathogenesis, radiological description, laboratory assessment and, where appropriate, differential diagnosis. * Chapters open with an outline, including page numbers, and chapters are easily found by thumbprint bleeds, making this reference easy to use -- and specific pathologies easily found. * Includes a comprehensive bibliography at the end of the book for ongoing research.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815122446
• ISBN13: 9780815122449
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and under
• Grade Range: Postsecondary