Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Anatomy and Technique [Hardcover]

John M. D. O'Neill (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 038776609X | ISBN-13: 978-0387766096 | Publication Date: September 30, 2008 | Edition: 2008

Proper ultrasound examination and interpretation hinges on thorough knowledge of the relevant anatomy, artifacts, and technique. This book provides an excellent foundation by going beyond pathology and concentrating on these fundamentals. Basic physics and artifact recognition and prevention are outlined. Chapters review essential anatomy and include images and tables that highlight relevant bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Sites of attachment and the best positions for examination are also noted. Technique is presented via a three-tiered approach and photographs of patients in the transducer position are matched with the resulting ultrasound images and complementary anatomical overlays.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews: "The book seems particularly relevant for musculoskeletal radiologists, ultrasonographers, radiology residents and fellows, rheumatologists, orthopedists, sports medicine physicians, and physical medicine/rehabilitation physicians. … This is an excellent reference with high quality illustrations and photos that will be effective in teaching the ultrasound anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and performance of a comprehensive ultrasound exam of any joint in the body." (Evan A Liokis, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2009)

About the Author

John O’Neill, MD, is the musculoskeletal fellowship director and an assistant professor at St. Joseph’s Healthcare/McMaster University in Ontario. Dr. O’Neill earned his medical degree at University Cork College and a degree in clinical imaging at the University of Edinburgh. He completed musculoskeletal fellowships at McMaster University and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. O’Neill has served on national guideline committees for the Canadian Association of Radiologists and has presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society. His papers have appeared in journals such as Clinical Radiology and CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 359 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2008 edition (September 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038776609X
• ISBN-13: 978-0387766096
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #571,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, January 20, 2011

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This review is from: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Anatomy and Technique (Hardcover)

Concise knowledge offered. I am an Orthopaedic Surgeon new to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - and this book is exactly what is needed. No long winded descriptions but a specific methodology on what can and can't be done. Very helpfull for a beginner and most probs the only book you will need in this field - unless U're into research!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, bad pictures, May 14, 2010

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Doc Denver "physiatrist" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Anatomy and Technique (Hardcover)

I really like the text and layout of this book. Very instructive for beginner to intermediate sonographer. However, the print quality of the US images are relatively poor. The images themselves are probably perfectly good, but they look like photocopies instead of high quality prints. Maybe I just received a bad printing. The anatomy pictures are very nice, high resolution, glossy print, and very easy to interpret. I hope that in future printings, the publishers will make the US images higher quality.