Peripheral Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Atlas

Straightforward commentary and 750 illustrations including sonograms and line drawings combine to make this book an authoritative review of highdefinition ultrasonography in diagnosing musculoskeletal pathology of the extremities.This innovative, applicationsoriented guide systematically covers: Stateoftheart instrumentation and examination techniques, with expert advice on probe positioning Common technical problems, diagnostic pitfalls, and useful preventive and corrective actions Normal and pathologic ultrasound findings for muscle, tendon, ligament, periosteum and bone, joint capsule, bursa and synovium, cartilage, vessel, nerves, fat, and skin Pathologic regional ultrasound findings for the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot A wide range of specific diagnostic applications, including diagnosis of tendon tears, hematomas, fractures, joint effusions, foreign bodies, and more