Main description:

This book combines orthopedists' and radiologists' perspectives to provide a comprehensive overview of the rapidly expanding use of ultrasound in orthopedic surgery. It also highlights the growing awareness of the potential of this non-invasive and portable, real-time imaging tool, which has led to its inclusion in the minimally invasive toolkit of upper limb surgeons.The book is divided into five parts - shoulder, elbow, forearm, hand and wrist and fingers. Each part focuses on a particular anatomic region or joint, carefully analyzing the sonoanatomy of its nerves, tendons and bones. For each region, experienced experts illustrate how to perform specific techniques under ultrasound control, ranging from classic procedures, like carpal tunnel release, to the treatment of less common conditions.

Covering all the basic and practical aspects of this innovative, multi-disciplinary approach, as well as future perspectives, this unique book is a must-read for all orthopedists, radiologists, sports physicians and physiotherapist wanting to gain insights into this promising field.

Contents:

I Shoulder.- 1 Ultrasonography of the rotator cuff.- 2 ultrasonography of the postoperative long biceps tendon.- 3 ultrasonography of the coracoid apophysis.- 4 ultrasonography of the acromioclavicular joint.- 5 ultrasonography of the shoulder arthroplasty.- II Elbow.- 6 ultrasonography of the lateral side of the elbow.- 7 ultrasonography of the median nerve at the elbow.- 8 ultrasonography of the ulnar nerve at the elbow.- 9 ultrasonography of the radial nerve at the elbow.- III - Forearm.- Chapter 10 ultrasonography of the interosseous membrane at the forearm.- 11 ultrasonography of the pronator quadratus.- IV Wrist/Hand.- 12 ultrasonography of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon.- 13 ultrasonography of the scapholunate ligament.- 14 ultrasonography of the carpal tunnel.- 15 ultrasonography of triangular fibrocartilage complex.- 16 ultrasonography of De Quervain tenosynovitis.- 17 ultrasonography of the trapezometatacarpal joint.- V Finger.- 18 ultrasonography of the flexor tendons of the finger.- 19 ultrasonography of extensor tendons of the finger.- 20 ultrasonography of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb.- 21 ultrasonography of the nail.