This is a comprehensive textbook on imaging of the bony pelvis and hip joint that provides a detailed description of the techniques and imaging findings relevant to this complex anatomical region. In the first part of the book, the various techniques and procedures employed for imaging the pelvis and hip are discussed in detail. The second part of the book documents the application of these techniques to the diverse clinical problems and diseases encountered. Among the many topics addressed are congenital and developmental disorders including developmental dysplasia of the hip, irritable hip and septic arthritis, Perthes' disease and avascular necrosis, slipped upper femoral epiphysis, bony and soft tissue trauma, arthritis, tumours and hip prostheses. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field, and a wealth of illustrative material is included. This book will be of great value to musculoskeletal and general radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists.

Imaging Techniques and Procedures: Radiographic Evaluation

Computed Tomography (CT) and CT Arthrography
MR and MR Arthrography
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine
Interventional Procedures
Clinical Problems: Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 1: Child
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 2: Adult
Imaging of the Irritable Hip and Hip Infection
Perthe s Disease
Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis
Osteonecrosis and Transient Osteoporosis of the Femoral Head
Bony Trauma 1: Pelvic Ring
Bony Trauma 2: Proximal Femur
Bony Trauma 3: Stress Fractures
Soft Tissue Injuries
Arthritis 1: Hip
Arthritis 2: Sacroiliac Joint
Bone and Soft Tissue Infection
Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
Tumours and Tumour-like Lesions
Paget s Diseaseof Bone
Hip Prosthesis
Subject Index
List of Contributors