Fractional Arthrography of the Shoulder.

Fractional Arthrography of the Shoulder This is a very comprehensive review of a fairly narrow subject that is becoming progressively less useful. Arthrography is an invasive radiographic procedure that plays an important role in the diagnosis of shoulder abnormalities. Today, however, as much information can be obtained from magnetic resonance imaging, a nonradiographic procedure, as can be obtained from arthrography. As time passes, there will be less and less of a need for arthrography.

Nonetheless, this book is probably the most comprehensive review of normal and pathologic anatomy of the shoulder, as related to radiographic studies. Certainly as a reference book it is quite valuable. Most of the lesions that would occur to the shoulder are defined.

Unhappily, this is a discussion from a single point of view. No relationship is drawn between the abnormalities seen by these radiographic studies and what might be seen directly either surgically or through arthroscopy. Very few references made to functional limitations relate to the radiographic appearance. Thus, this book has little use on the bookshelf of a physical therapy department.