This edition of the clinical reference has been updated to include new MR techniques and pulse sequences and an increased emphasis on hips, pelvis and paediatric musculoskeletal issues. Highlights of this edition include: an expanded and revised section on basic principles; interpretation guidelines, completely covering newer sequences and techniques; new techniques for the spine, the pelvis and the hip; nearly 300 new illustrations; a chapter on musculoskeletal conditions greatly expanded to dsecribe numerous types of tumours and their MR image features; an updated anatomy section which includes anatomic illustrations to accompany each of the MR images so that fine detailed anatomy can be more easily appreciated and highlighted; options regarding which pulse sequences are more appropriate for a given clinical condition emphasized; and paediatric musculoskeletal issues.