Ultrasound of the Hand and Upper Extremity

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 Highlights

• Full-color photographs to depict proper patient and probe positioning for optimal results
• Expert advice on ultrasound machine settings for achieving the best images in various structures
• Labeled ultrasound images of deformities and normal anatomy for comparative clinical use

• Thirteen instructive videos highlight ultrasound techniques for a range of structures and pathologies
  This 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.

  Klappentext

  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 Highlights Full-color photographs to depict proper patient and probe positioning for optimal results Expert advice on ultrasound machine settings for achieving the best images in various structures Labeled ultrasound images of deformities and normal anatomy for comparative clinical use Thirteen instructive videos highlight ultrasound techniques for a range of structures and pathologies This 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.

  Inhalt

  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