Step-by-step Approach to the Radiological Evaluation of Arthritis

Step-by-step Approach in the Radiological Evaluation of Arthritis is a concise, practical reference source for the evaluation and interpretation of arthritis images. The book begins by briefly reviewing relevant anatomy, clinical and biochemical considerations. Subsequent chapters analyze specific arthritis indications in radiographic images using a simple, systematic approach. The book presents guidelines for when and when not to consider other advanced imaging techniques. Final chapters are devoted to troubleshooting strategies and key not-to-miss indications in rheumatic imaging. X-rays play a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of arthritis. This book’s clear and simple explanations of the subtleties and distinctions in arthritis imaging aims to improve investigative accuracy and aid healthcare professionals in monitoring disease progression and driving treatment decisions. Clinicians and radiologists in rheumatology as well as orthopedics will find certain value in integrating this must-have handbook into their daily practice.

• Simplifies the complex topic of arthritis image interpretation of the articular skeleton
• Offers step-by-step practical methodology to evaluating arthritis using plain radiographic images
• ncludes troubleshooting and key not-to-miss indications in rheumatic imaging

Muthusamy Chandramohan is a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK, an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds, and Honorary Visiting Professor at the Saveetha University, India. He has special interest in the imaging of sports injuries and rheumatological conditions. Dr Chandramohan currently teaches musculoskeletal radiology in Radiology, Orthopedics, and Rheumatology both nationally & internationally and was nominated by trainees for both teacher and trainer of the year in 2021-2022. He is co-founder of Chennai FRCR teaching course and has been honored by various Radiological societies, hospitals & universities for contribution towards Radiology Education. Dr Chandramohan has contributed to 7 textbook chapters, has over 60 scientific presentations and 20 peer-reviewed publications to his credit, and has delivered over 70 lectures in national and international conferences. His lecture on arthritis was a notable lecture on demand in the Singapore Radiology congress in 2021.

Philip Helliwell is Professor of Clinical Rheumatology at the University of Leeds and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist for the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Dr Helliwell established and led the CASPAR study for classification of psoriatic arthritis, worked with the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) in developing single and composite outcome measures in psoriatic arthritis, and completed the first treat-to-target strategy study (TICOPA) in early psoriatic arthritis. He is a member of the ASAS, Co-Founder and Past-President of GRAPPA, Co-Founder of the Bradford (University) Diploma in Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine, a former member of the Bradford and Airedale Musculoskeletal Alliance, and Co-Founder of the Leeds foot and ankle studies group. Dr Helliwell has contributed to several national and international guidelines on the management of psoriatic arthritis and foot and ankle problems and has published over 400 peer-reviewed papers.