Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal - 3rd Edition by James F Griffith (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Develop a solid understanding of ultrasound and evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practices with this multiple award-winning point-of-care reference in the popular Diagnostic Ultrasound series. Written by leading experts in the field, the third edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal offers detailed, clinically oriented coverage of anatomy, techniques, and diagnoses in this complex area. Featuring more than 3,800 images and 100+ online videos, this edition showcases today's rapidly evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practice and its expanding applications for everyday clinical use. More than 100 detailed, clinically-oriented chapters provide expert guidance on ultrasound anatomy, technique, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, reporting, and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures for the entire musculoskeletal system.

• Reflects the most current ultrasound techniques for each body section, and dozens of revised diagnosis chapters that feature new content, ultrasound images, and schematics
• Contains new chapters on nerves, brachial plexus, synovial biopsy and more, as well as newly up-to-date anatomy chapters with more clinically relevant schematic diagrams
• Uses a bulleted, templated format that helps you quickly find and understand complex information, as well as thousands of high-quality images and illustrations
• Describes how to write an efficient, useful, and factually correct ultrasound report
• Approaches musculoskeletal ultrasound from the viewpoints of a specific diagnosis (Dx section) as well as that of a specific ultrasound appearance (DDx section)
• Offers updates on fundamental ultrasound technique, ultrasound anatomy, and pitfalls, ideal for those either new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or those with limited experience who wish to improve their skill set
• Serves as an ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapists
• Includes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Review Quotes

"The excellence of the book lies at first in its systematic approach to normal and pathological anatomy. Each chapter methodically addresses a specific joint or anatomical region, ... [and] the text is presented with the highest possible level of visual documentation. The integration of high-resolution ultrasound images with anatomical diagrams, rich in explanatory details of the evaluated anatomical district, greatly facilitates the reader's understanding of the findings, both normal and pathological. A particularly notable feature of this publication is the inclusion of step-by-step photographic sequences illustrating transducer positioning and movement.... this volume synthesizes detailed anatomical knowledge, practical scanning techniques, which represent its greatest and invaluable value, and diagnostic strategies in one accessible volume. For radiologists, physiatrists, orthopedic specialists, and sonographers seeking a comprehensive, clinically focused, and visually superb guide to musculoskeletal ultrasound, this book is not only indispensable, but represents a definitive and world-class magnum opus in the practice-oriented musculoskeletal ultrasound literature." - Vincenzo Parlato and Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, May 2025