Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures in Sports Medicine

Book excerpt: Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Procedures in Sports Medicine: A Practical Atlas provides the support practitioners need based on practical, first-hand experience of a Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician who trained in musculoskeletal sonography. Over the years, and with much practice, the lessons learned and techniques developed are summarized with relevant pictures that guide those undertaking the procedure. As musculoskeletal ultrasound forms an important tool for physicians working in this field of medicine, this book helps physicians provide increasing expectation for patients who want a safe, guided procedure when clinically warranted. While an understanding of ultrasound imaging is essential prior to ultrasound guided procedures, there are few practical guides that provide practicing clinicians with a quick reference when faced with a procedure. This book fills that void. - Presents a standardized resource on ultrasound procedures, including how to position patients and what equipment is required - Includes straightforward injections, hydrodilatations, tendon stripping and facet/nerve injections - Provides images throughout the text to complement and guide the reader