Normal Ultrasound Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System

Download or read book Normal Ultrasound Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System written by Enzo Silvestri and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.