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Clear, concise description of more than 100 US-guided injections in musculoskeletal medicine.
A Doody's Core Title for 2015!
Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections includes numerous tips and tricks from the field's most experienced and respected practitioners. This unique and state-of-the-art text is ideal for physiatrists, rheumatologists, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, pain medicine specialists, and orthopedic surgeons. With a focus on safety and efficacy, this atlas is a worthwhile investment for any practitioner looking to add ultrasound-guided procedures to their practice or is looking to sharpen their skills. The book opens with informative coverage of the fundamentals of MSK US, including ultrasound physics, preparation and set-up for MSK US procedures, and the rationale and evidence for performing these procedures. The main body of the book dedicates one chapter to a specific US-guided injection or procedure. Each chapter design includes sections on key points, pertinent anatomy, common pathology, US imaging, indications, and technique. The book is divided into 8 sections:
Shoulder
Elbow
Hand and wrist
Pelvis
Knee
Foot and ankle
Special procedures (rotator cuff, Percutaneous Trigger finger release, Ultrasound-guided Carpal Tunnel release, and Tenex)
Introduction
Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections includes coverage of the full spectrum of procedures, ranging from basic US guided joint injections to perinerual injections, tenotomies, and surgical procedures such as percutaneous A1 pulley release, making the book the field's first true cornerstone text and the "go to" resource for any clinician interested in the subject.
List of contents
1. Principles of Ultrasound Imaging2. Basics of US-guided Injections3. Upper Extremity Injections4. Lower Extremity Injections5, Peripheral Nerve Injections6. Future Directions of Ultrasound-guided Injection
About the author
Gerard Malanga, MD (Newark, NJ) Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey.
Kenneth Mautner, MD (Atlanta, GA) Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University.
Summary
Clear, concise description of more than 100 US-guided injections in musculoskeletal medicine. Thia book includes numerous tips and tricks from the field's most experienced and respected practitioners. It is suitable for physiatrists, rheumatologists, sports medicine physicians, radiologists, pain medicine specialists, and orthopedic surgeons.
