Develop a solid understanding of ultrasound and evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practices with this multiple award-winning point-of-care reference in the popular Diagnostic Ultrasound series. Written by leading experts in the field, the third edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal offers detailed, clinically oriented coverage of anatomy, techniques, and diagnoses in this complex area. Featuring more than 3,800 images and 100+ online videos, this edition showcases today’s rapidly evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practice and its expanding applications for everyday clinical use. More than 100 detailed, clinically-oriented chapters provide expert guidance on ultrasound anatomy, technique, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, reporting, and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures for the entire musculoskeletal system.
- Reflects the most current ultrasound techniques for each body section, and dozens of revised diagnosis chapters that feature new content, ultrasound images, and schematics
- Contains new chapters on nerves, brachial plexus, synovial biopsy and more, as well as newly up-to-date anatomy chapters with more clinically relevant schematic diagrams
- Uses a bulleted, templated format that helps you quickly find and understand complex information, as well as thousands of high-quality images and illustrations
- Describes how to write an efficient, useful, and factually correct ultrasound report
- Approaches musculoskeletal ultrasound from the viewpoints of a specific diagnosis (Dx section) as well as that of a specific ultrasound appearance (DDx section)
- Offers updates on fundamental ultrasound technique, ultrasound anatomy, and pitfalls, ideal for those either new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or those with limited experience who wish to improve their skill set
- Serves as an ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapists
- Includes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Table of Contents
Part I: Anatomy
Section 1: Upper Limb
Section 2: Trunk
Section 3: Lower Limb
Part II: Ultrasound in Practice
Section 1: Approach
Section 2: Technique
Part III: Diagnoses
Section 1: Tendon Disorders
Section 2: Soft Tissue, Bone, and Joint Injury
Section 3: Arthropathies
Section 4: Neurovascular Abnormalities
Section 5: Infection
Section 6: Articular and Paraarticular Masses
Section 7: Soft Tissue and Bone Tumors
Section 8: Hernia
Part IV: Differential Diagnoses
Section 1: General Lumps and Bumps
Section 2: Tendon Abnormalities
Section 3: Nerve, Fascia, and Bone
Section 4: Joint Abnormalities
Section 5: Chest and Abdominal Wall
Part V: Interventional Procedures
Section 1: Biopsy
Section 2: Joint Procedures
