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Interpretation of Emergency Head CT is an invaluable quick reference to the key aspects of the head CT. It provides the clinician with an easy-to-use 'ABCs' system to analyse any head CT scan that may be encountered in the acute setting. Section 1 contains both a comprehensive section on radiological anatomy of the brain showing cranial anatomy overlaid onto CT images and technical details of CT imaging in a simplified form. Section 2 covers the wide gamut of conditions that are likely to be encountered in acute medical practice. Pitfalls are highlighted and tips are included to assist the recognition of important signs, along with ways to distinguish other pathologies with a similar appearance. This is an excellent practical resource for all clinicians who utilise CT scans of the head as part of their patient management.

A-Z of Musculoskeletal and Trauma Radiology is an invaluable reference to the key aspects of imaging for all conditions of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It provides the clinician with practical guidance on the key presenting characteristics, clinical features, diagnosis and management. The description of each condition is provided in a standard template of Characteristics, Clinical Features, Radiology and Management, enabling the reader to find the relevant information quickly. All diagnostic modalities are included and a separate section is dedicated to musculoskeletal trauma. Written by a multidisciplinary team of radiologists and an orthopaedic surgeon, A-Z of Musculoskeletal and Trauma Radiology is an invaluable resource for radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists and all clinicians managing musculoskeletal conditions.

A-Z of Emergency Radiology is aimed at trainee and practising radiologists, as well as all other healthcare professionals involved in interpreting scans of all imaging modalities in the emergency room setting. It provides a simple, easily accessible guide to the key aspects of the most commonly encountered problems.

Cross-sectional imaging plays an ever-increasing role in the management of the acutely ill patient. There is 24/7 demand for radiologists at all levels of training to interpret complex scans, and alongside this an increased expectation that the requesting physician should be able to recognise important cross-sectional anatomy and pathology in order to expedite patient management. Emergency Cross-sectional Radiology addresses both these expectations. Part I demystifies cross-sectional imaging techniques. Part II describes a wide range of emergency conditions in an easy-to-read bullet point format. High quality images reinforce the findings, making this an invaluable rapid reference in everyday clinical practice. Emergency Cross-sectional Radiology is a practical aide-memoire for emergency medicine physicians, surgeons, acute care physicians and radiologists in everyday reporting or emergency on-call environments.

CharacteristicsIncluded in this group are phalangeal/metacarpal fractures, small-joint subluxation/dislocations and ligament injuries, tendon and nerve injuries.Hand injuries are common, e.g. industrial/agricultural trauma, domestic DIY and kitchen-knife injuries, glass injuries, sporting trauma and the ubiquitous road trauma.All ages are afflicted by hand injury.Clinical featuresSwelling, bruising, deformity, reduced range of movement, fracture crepitus and compartment syndrome are possible findings.The clinical history and examination should separate soft tissue from bony pathology and also joint from bone injury.Comparative examination (with contralateral side) particularly useful in one-side injuries, e.g. normal rotation, capillary refill and sensation.Radiological featuresAP and lateral view centred on the appropriate bone/joint with adjacent joint essential.Look for fractures, including small avulsion fractures indicative of tendon, ligament or volar plate injury.Look at alignment – assessing joint subluxation/dislocation – usually obvious on the lateral but look for bony overlap on the AP film.Soft-tissue swelling can also be seen on radiograph.Assess the articular surface carefully for fractures, depression and loose bodies.ManagementAssess soft tissues, neurovascular status and (after any reductions) immobilise initially.Metacarpal block (‘ring block’) with local anaesthetic into the web space either side of the injured digit, gives good analgesia (up to 8 hours if bupivicaine used) for initial assessment and the emergency treatment of injury.Dislocated joints and displaced fractures should be reduced, and stability assessed, and open fractures should be irrigated as soon as possible and a dressing applied.Non-operative treatment for undisplaced fractures and stable joints after reduction of a dislocation.Operative treatment for displaced or unstable fractures, intra-articular injury with a visible step, recurrent dislocations or subluxation, some missed injuries, e.g. mallet deformity presenting late.[…]