Peripheral Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A CD-ROM Atlas [CD-ROM]

Robert Dondelinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0865779031 | ISBN-13: 978-0865779037 | Edition: Cdr

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 .

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The authors have succeded in presenting a large amount of material in a format that is simple to use and comprehensive..images are of good quality..useful for the individual with some experience in musculoskeletal sonography who wants to become familiar with a large number of pathologic conditions..recommended.." --American Journal of Roentgenology

"Very well-organized...useful to get quick information on a particular structure or pathology...very useful to radiologists, clinicians, and trainees involved in musculoskeletal imaging." --Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy

"Presents high quality sonographic imanges accompanied by schematic diagrams and descriptive text...good quality...a well-presented and useful learning tool for sonographers venturing into the ever-expanding musculoskeletal applications of ultrasound." --The Radiographer

"Simple and straight forward..a user friendly, image richformat..an easy-to-use broad overvied of musculoskeletal ultrasound..most useful to general sonographers and radiologists." --Shadows, The Journal of the New Zeland Institute of Medical Radiation Technology

"This is a useful CD for those learnings musculoskeletal ultrasound or for non-specialists."--ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Thieme; Cdr edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865779031
• ISBN-13: 978-0865779037
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,842,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)