MRI of the Upper Extremity

This book systematically discusses the anatomy and pathology of three specific regions of the upper extremity: the elbow, wrist, and hand. Divided into three sections, by body part, chapters cover anatomy and pathology. The anatomy chapters give a comprehensive view of each body part and normal variants found there. Although the primary modality emphasized will be MRI, illustrations and other modalities, including plain radiograph and CT, will be used to comprehensively discuss the anatomy of each region. Liberally illustrated, the pathology chapters then cover both traumatic and non-traumatic causes for imaging and detail how to perform and interpret each MRI. Specific examples include: osseous trauma, soft tissue trauma, and tumor imaging. Chapters are written with the deliberate intention to be of value to all levels of radiology training while remaining a reliable resource for attending radiologists. 

Bethany Casagranda, D.O. is an academic Musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist from Pittsburgh, PA. She completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh where she remained on Faculty until 2013.  At that time, she moved to Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), part of Allegheny Health Network (AHN) also in Pittsburgh. At AHN, she has held positions including Program Director of the Radiology Residency, MSK Fellowship Director and the MSK Division Director.  In 2017, she was promoted to System Chair of Radiology for the Allegheny Health Network which encompasses 10 hospitals and 28 outpatient imaging centers. She continues to do clinical work within the MSK division providing orthopaedic imaging care covering a breadth of pathology including trauma, tumor, weekend warriors, aging locals and sports medicine. She, along with her MSK colleagues, work closely with their orthopaedic associates at her institution to care for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Dr. Casagranda’s academic focus on sports medicine has produced 14 peer-reviewed publications, 6 book chapters, 34 podium or poster presentations and 19 invited lecturer opportunities throughout the country. She has been invited to share her expertise as a contributing lecturer at national and local meetings including Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), University of Pittsburgh’s Panther Global Summit, Alumni Symposium of the Athletic Training Education Program of Duquesne University, American Osteopathic College of Radiology, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Pittsburgh Roentgen Society, Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD), Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) and visiting professor at elite universities. She is a long standing reviewer for Skeletal Radiology and a previous abstract reviewer for ARRS.

 Dr. Casagranda was invited to participate in the American Board of Radiology Maintenance of Recertification Committee to discuss and establish the longitudinal CME implementation. She has been a leader on national committees including Chair of the Resident and Fellow Education Committee, Chair of the Nominations Committee and member of the Programs and Membership Committees of SSR. Her committee work through SSR was instrumental in the successful implementation of the MSK Match through the NRMP. Most recently, she has been asked to participate in the Fellowship Committee for SCARD, sit on the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Committee on Practice Parameters for Musculoskeletal Body Imaging and Chair the ACR Writing Committee for ACR–SPR–SSR Practice Parameter for the Performance and Interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Ankle and Hind foot. Her most recent engagements include presenting Grand Rounds and Orthopaedic Case Conference for the Department of Radiology, Columbia University and currently work on the ACR’s Practice Parameters/Technical Standards taskforce.

 Dr. Casagranda’s dedication to academics and teaching has been reflected in being a recipient of several awards including the Michael P. Federle Mentorship Award, Robert J. Hoy Excellence in Teaching Award, MSK Divisional Teaching Award for two consecutive years, Young Investigator Award by SSR and the Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award by RSNA. Her hobbies include running and tennis. She has a strong dedication to philanthropic work as an active member of Women’s Club of Mt. Lebanon, Serve 2 Cure, Center for Theater Arts Board of Directors and St. Lucy Auxiliary to the Blind.