Glenn M. Garcia: Radcases musculoskeletal radiology

Musculoskeletal radiology curriculum for radiology residents.

This article outlines a curriculum for resident education in musculoskeletal radiology that addresses the current requirements for assessment of the general competencies as set forth by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Section VIII – Musculoskeletal Radiology

Radiology for the surgeon: musculoskeletal case 44.

A woman was referred to an orthopedic surgeon with a complaint of vague deep-seated pain in her right knee, which had been ongoing for a period of 3 months. There was no history of a specific inciting traumatic event. Physical examination of her knee revealed no specific signs of internal derangement, and plain radiographs were unremarkable. The patient was referred for an MRI examination. T1-w...

RadCases: Neuro Imaging

When I picked up RadCases: Neuro Imaging, my first thought was, “Wow, this really ought to be a smartphone/tablet app.” Don’t get me wrong: It’s not that the material is poorly presented as a book. It’s just that the organizational scheme is simple, straightforward, and so app-like that the reader feels like swiping, pinching, and tapping their way through it. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find an ...

RadCases Breast Imaging

RadCases Breast Imaging is another addition to the successful and proven RadCases series. In its typical presentation with concise, easy to read bulleted format, each of the 100 presented cases conveys the essential facts at a glance. Not to forget the pearls and pitfalls that are also provided for each case, adding further valuable information and providing tips on how to handle the case and a...