Ultrasound of the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Step-by-Step Guide - Softcover

John R. Fowler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626236887 ISBN 13: 9781626236882

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

Mobile ultrasonography is revolutionising 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-colour 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. * Labelled 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 orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and radiologists who must provide their patients with unrivalled care using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.

About this title

About the Author

John Fowler is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. Carol Andrews is an Associate Professor and the Division Chief of Musculoskeletal Radiology in the Department of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626236887
• ISBN 13: 9781626236882
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 202
• Editor: John R. Fowler, Nandkumar Rawool