Essential Imaging in Rheumatology
This book offers an excellent review of the various rheumatological conditions, both common and uncommon, that may present on imaging on a daily basis. The book uses a unique format that will be beneficial for clinicians, radiologists, medical students, a
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Essential Imaging in Rheumatology
John O'Neill Editor
Essential Imaging in Rheumatology
Editor John O'Neill, MB, BAO, BCh, MRCPI, MSc, FRCR Diagnostic Imaging McMaster University/St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, ON Canada
ISBN 978-1-4939-1672-6 ISBN 978-1-4939-1673-3 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-1673-3 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London
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Preface
Essential Imaging in Rheumatology has been many years in the making. The original concept was to provide an easy reference text for the rapidly advancing imaging armamentarium in modern rheumatology. No one group was isolated; we wanted everyone, from the medical student looking at a hand radiograph for the first time to the clinical radiologist or rheumatologist, to derive benefit. As the concept evolved, and with the close interaction of my rheumatology colleagues, we decided to embark on a different approach and develop the book with input from both radiologists and rheumatologists, as neither exists se
