Imaging of the Hip & Bony Pelvis: Techniques and Applications, second edition

This comprehensive volume builds upon its predecessor with wide scope and clarity, establishing itself as an essential reference for radiologists, reporting radiographers and any clinicians with an interest in hip and pelvis imaging.

The book is divided into two sections. The first section outlines imaging techniques, including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR, nuclear medicine and interventional procedures, providing detailed yet easily digestible infomation. I found the clarity of explanations and emphasis on optimal positioning highly informative. The second section explores specific clinical pathologies. Chapters on femoroacetabular impingement, stress fractures, greater trochanteric pain syndrome and hip arthroplasty imaging are particularly well presented. Each chapter integrates modality-specific advantages, highlighting not only diagnostic features but also common pitfalls and artefacts, which would be really useful for reporting trainees or anyone with a keen interest in image evaluation. Technical aspects of image acquisition are also presented, providing guidance to optimise modality-specific examinations.

The multidisciplinary authorship of this book adds credibility to the subject matter; radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons and nuclear medicine physicians contribute, ensuring both breadth and depth. It is clear that the content is curated not just for academic completeness, but with genuine regard for day-to-day clinical application. There are many pictures showing optimal positioning of the patient alongside images from the relevant examinations across all modalities, which are of excellent, high resolution quality with clear annotations. For any readers involved in teaching or mentoring, these visuals will likely prove invaluable.

In conclusion, Imaging of the Hip & Bony Pelvis is a meticulously assembled, clinically relevant resource. It provides evidence-based insight into image interpretation, modality selection and pathology differentiation.

The optimal modality and technique or sequence is recommended for a number of common hip complaints. It will likely meet the needs of those seeking to consolidate anatomical knowledge, refine diagnostic reasoning and contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary decision making. Whether used at the workstation, in MDT settings or in academic contexts, it deserves a place on the shelf of any radiology reporter.

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