Peripheral Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A CD-ROM Atlas

This elegantly produced CD-ROM covers the full range of the use of ultrasound to evaluate the musculoskeletal system. Besides approximately 1200 still images, it includes more than 20 video sequences to demonstrate proper handling of the scanner in optaining optimal diagnostic image quality. Schematic overlays help to identify individual anatomic structures.

This innovative, applications-oriented guide systematically covers:

- State-of-the-art instrumentation and examination techniques, with expert advice on probe positioning

- Common technical problems, diagnostic pitfalls, and useful preventive and corrective actions

- Normal and pathologic ultrasound findings for muscle, tendon, ligament, periosteum and bone, joint capsule, bursa and synovium, cartilage, vessel, nerves, fat, and skin

- Pathologic regional ultrasound findings for the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot

- A wide range of specific diagnostic applications, including diagnosis of tendon tears, hematomas, fractures, joint effusions, foreign bodies, and more.

A highly effective quiz is provided as well.

PC and Macintosh compatible.