Dear Orthopedic Imaging Insider,
Once upon time, a person who "worked with his hands" could be distinguished as an artisan or craftsman -- butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers, for example. In the 21st century we still use our hands, but in very different ways: to text our loved ones on a hourly basis, to grip the steering wheel while cursing traffic, to push the multitudinous buttons on the remote control.
With modern usage come modern problems such as carpal tunnel and tendinitis. In this issue of the Orthopedic Imaging Insider, our exclusive article spotlights the diagnosis of hand and wrist injuries with MRI and ultrasound. To learn more, drop that index finger on your mouse and click here.
Another sign of the times is the abundance of fizzy soft drinks that claim they can boost your energy levels, clear up your skin, improve your sportsmanship, and recaulk your shower for you (ok, we made the last one up). But a new study has shown that cola does nothing for skeletal health, and may actually weaken bones in women who consume it on a regular basis.
So instead of heading to the soda machine, visit the Orthopedic Imaging Digital Community for refreshing articles on scintigraphy in plantar fasciitis, CT in tibial stress syndrome, and using FRISK to predict future fractures.
Finally, the 2006 RSNA meeting is around the corner and I'd appreciate it if you could lend a hand. Take a few minutes, peruse the online meeting program on the RSNA Web site, and send me suggestions for noteworthy talks or topics in musculoskeletal imaging. I can't promise that I'll get to all of them while I'm in Chicago, but I'll do my best.
