History Page: Leaders in MSK Radiology Howard L. Steinbach, MD (1918–1996)

This history page in the series "Leaders in MSK Radiology" is dedicated to the achievements of American radiologist Howard L. Steinbach. He was considered one of the leading general as well as musculoskeletal radiologists in the world over the decades from 1950 to 1980. Steinbach's novel observations spanned the gamut from the thickness of the heel pad in acromegaly and the first scientific articles to describe many metabolic bone diseases, arthritides, and musculoskeletal dysplasias to suggesting that the barium enema bag be hung rather than placed below the radiology table to avoid infection. Steinbach dealt with progressive deafness that developed at an early age and became quite profound in his adulthood. Despite that disability, he was achieved great success and recognition from the radiology community.