Main description:

Filling a gap in the literature, this is the first book to comprehensively present fracture sonography as a diagnostic tool that can complement and in some cases even replace conventional radiological imaging.

Guiding readers step by step through a patient examination, it is an invaluable guide to implementing this technique in clinical practice. It also presents algorithms, tips, tricks and pitfalls shared by experienced authors, making it a useful reference resource for all those practicing in the field.

This book is of interest to a wide readership, including orthopedic, pediatric and trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, pediatric radiologists and general practitioners.

Contents:

PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Basic Requirements.- 2 Documentation and Artifacts.- PART II SPECIAL INDICATIONS 3 Skull Fracture.- 4 Fracture of the Clavicle.- 5 Acromioclavicular Joint Instability.- 6 Proximal Humerus.- 7 Screening for Elbow Fractures.- 8 Distal Forearm.- 9 Subcapital Fracture of 5th Metacarpal.- 10 Injury to the PIP Joint of the Fingers - Fibrocartilago Palmaris.- 11 Sternoclavicular Dislocation.- 12 Rib and Sternal Fractures.- 13 Sonographic Diagnosis of Pneumothorax.-14 Distal Femoral Fracture.- 15 Proximal Tibial Fracture.- 16 Outer Ligament Tear at the Upper Ankle and Syndesmotic Tear at the Upper Ankle.- 17 Fractures of 5th Metatarsal.- 18 Fractures of the Foot.- 19 Screening for Lower Extremity Fractures.- PART III GENERAL INDICATIONS 20 Position Controls.- 21 Callus Display with Ultrasound.- 22 Non-unions.- 23 Stress Fractures.- PART IV STARTING IN PRACTICE 24 Guide to Introduction to Everyday Clinical Practice.