Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Getting Started

This is the first truly foundational, introductory text designed to help novice practitioners master the fundamentals of musculoskeletal ultrasound. For the new practitioner who has yet to hold a transducer, Dr. Strakowski makes beginning easy and presents detailed step-by-step instructions for operating the equipment, obtaining good images, and successfully interpreting sonograms. Organized for maximum learning value, the book is packed with high-quality color images, tables, and tips to enhance understanding of proper technique and proficiency in musculoskeletal ultrasound. The book s clear, concise presentation will help new practitioners, residents, and medical students take the first steps in using ultrasound in the musculoskeletal clinic with confidence and skill.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Physics of Ultrasound
Chapter 3: Understanding the Equipment
Chapter 4: Image Optimization
Chapter 5: Scanning Techniques and Ergonomics
Chapter 6: Doppler Imaging
Chapter 7: Imaging Tendon
Chapter 8: Imaging Muscle
Chapter 9: Imaging Nerve
Chapter 10: Imaging of Other Tissues
Chapter 11: Imaging Masses
Chapter 12: Foreign Bodies
Chapter 13: Artifacts
Chapter 14: Ultrasound Guidance for Injections
Chapter 15: Developing a Clinical Practice