Ultrasound of the Hand and Upper Extremity

A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-62623-688-2
Verlag: Thieme Medical Publishers

Medienkombination, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Mixed media product, Format (B × H): 179 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 493 g

This easy-to-follow 'cookbook' guides hand surgeons and radiologists through the process of diagnosis and treatment Mobile ultrasonography is revolutionizing the way hand surgery patients are managed. Ultrasound of the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Step-by-Step Guide is the first book on this field that is intended for practicing hand surgeons and the radiologists who work with them. A stepwise, practical guide specially designed for quick reference, with bullet-point text, informative figures, and detailed clinical examples, this book and its accompanying videos are ideal for the busy clinician. Edited by John R. Fowler and Nandkumar M. Rawool, with contributions by other experts with long experience in ultrasound techniques, this book features a reader-friendly chapter structure that describes the appropriate setup, anatomic landmarks, probe and patient positioning, comparative normal anatomy, relevant pathologic anatomy, and available injection techniques for 14 anatomic areas and conditions.Key HighlightsFull-color photographs to depict proper patient and probe positioning for optimal resultsExpert advice on ultrasound machine settings for achieving the best images in various structuresLabeled ultrasound images of deformities and normal anatomy for comparative clinical useThirteen instructive videos highlight ultrasound techniques for a range of structures and pathologiesThis unique guidebook for upper limb ultrasound methods is the essential primary reference for all practicing hand surgeons and residents, as well as orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and radiologists who must provide their patients with unrivaled care using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fowler, John R.

Rawool, Nandkumar M.

Rawool, Nandkumar

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Bildgebende Verfahren, Nuklearmedizin, Strahlentherapie Radiologie, Bildgebende Verfahren
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Orthopädie- und Unfallchirurgie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Bildgebende Verfahren, Nuklearmedizin, Strahlentherapie Sonographie, Ultraschall

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I. Introduction Chapter 1 Basic Tenets of Upper Extremity Ultrasound Chapter 2 Image Optimization in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Section II. Fingers and Wrist Chapter 3 Trigger Finger Chapter 4 Evaluation of Flexor Tendon Lacerations Chapter 5 Carpal Tunnel Evaluation and Injection Chapter 6 First Dorsal Compartment Tendonitis Chapter 7 Evaluation of Wrist Joints Section III. Forearm and Elbow Chapter 8 Evaluation of Nerves of the Elbow and Forearm Chapter 9 Evaluation of Lateral Epicondylitis Chapter 10 Evaluation of Collateral Ligaments Chapter 11 Evaluation of Distal Biceps Section IV. Shoulder Chapter 12 Shoulder Examination Chapter 13 Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Injections Chapter 14 Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis Section V. Masses Chapter 15 Evaluation of Hand and Finger Masses Chapter 16 Appearance of Common Masses