Normal Ultrasound Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System - A Practical Guide

The book provides a comprehensive description of the ultrasound anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and clear guidance on the technique. Ultrasound images are coupled with anatomic pictures explaining probe positioning and scanning technique for the various joints of the musculoskeletal system: shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, foot, and ankle. For each joint there is also a brief explanation of normal anatomy as well as a list of tricks and tips and advice on how to perform the ultrasound scan in clinical practice. This book will be an excellent practical teaching guide for beginners and a useful reference for more experienced sonographers.

List of contents

Basic Principles of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.- Shoulder.-Elbow.- Wrist.- Hand.- Hip.- Knee.- Ankle.- Foot.-Recommended Reading.

Product details

• Authors: Alessandro Muda, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Enzo Silvestri
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.11.2011
• EAN: 9788847024564
• ISBN: 978-88-470-2456-4
• No. of pages: 139
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 250 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 308 g
• Illustrations: IX, 139 p. 205 illus., 80 illus. in color.
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Electronics, electrical engineering, communications engineering