Mamoru Niitsu

1956 Born in Nagano-shi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

1979 Graduated from Tokyo University Department of Engineering, Japan, and worked at Hitachi Corporation until 1980

1986 Graduated from Tsukuba University School of Medicine, Japan, joined Department of Radiology as a resident, and later became an attending

1991 Special Project Associate at Mayo Clinic Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, Minnesota, USA

1992 Obtained Ph.D from Tsukuba University Postgraduate School of Medicine, Japan

1993 Assistant Professor in Radiology, Tsukuba University, Japan

1996 Lecturer in Radiology, Tsukuba University, Japan

2005 Professor of Radiology, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan

2011 Professor of Radiology, Saitama Medical University, Japan

Anatomy of the knee joint.- MRI pulse sequences.- Anterior cruciate ligament.- Posterior cruciate ligament.- Medial collateral ligament.- Lateral supporting structures including lateral collateral ligament.- Meniscal lesions.- Fractures, subluxations and muscular injuries.- Knees of the infants and adolescents.- Degeneration and necrosis.-  Lesions of the synovium and plica.- Cyst-like lesions of the knee.

This abundantly illustrated atlas of MR imaging of the knee documents normal anatomy and a wide range of pathologies. In addition to the high-quality images, essential clinical information is presented in bullet point lists and diagnostic tips are included to assist in differential diagnosis. Concise explanations and guidance are also provided on the MR pulse sequences suitable for imaging of the knee, with identification of potential artifacts. This book will be an invaluable asset for busy radiologists, from residents to consultants. It will be ideal for carrying at all times for use in daily reading sessions and is not intended as a reference to be read in the library or in non-clinical settings.