2nd Edition
by James F. Griffith
Gain a solid understanding of musculoskeletal ultrasound anatomy,
pathology, and technique with the second edition of this award-winning
reference. Written by Dr. James F. Griffith and other leading experts in
the field, Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal offers more than 100 detailed, clinically-oriented chapters of
ultrasound anatomy, technique, diagnosis, differential diagnosis,
reporting, and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures for the
entire musculoskeletal system. This wealth of updated information helps you achieve an accurate musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnosis for every patient.
- Ensures that you stay on top of rapidly evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practice and its expanding applications for everyday clinical use
- Contains new chapters
on how to properly examine the joints of the upper and lower limbs with
ultrasound and the best ultrasound technique for examining the groin,
including groin herniae
- Provides new information on ultrasound diagnostics and interventional techniques,
keeping you up-to-date with improved accuracy of ultrasound diagnoses
and clinical benefits of ultrasound-guided techniques, including joint
injections for the upper and lower limbs
- 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 and ultrasound anatomy, ideal for those either new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or those with limited experience who wish to improve their skill
- An ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapists
