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"About the Book Proper ultrasound examination and interpretation hinges on thorough knowledge of the relevant anatomy, artifacts, and technique. This book provides an excellent foundation by concentrating on these fundamentals. Book Synopsis 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. From the Back Cover Ultrasound is a highly effective imaging modality increasingly used for musculoskeletal evaluation by radiologists, general practitioners, sports medicine specialists, and orthopedic surgeons alike. Proper ultrasound examination and interpretation hinges on thorough knowledge of relevant anatomy, artifacts and technique. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Anatomy and Technique tackles the fundamentals of ultrasound, from physics, artifact recognition and essential anatomy to current issues, such as the growing interest in ultrasound of the peripheral nervous system. Hundreds of photographs, illustrations and anatomical images complement concise, easy-to-read text and handy tables. Transducer position and the corresponding ultrasound image are presented side-by-side during each joint examination. Perfect for any medical professional interested in this imaging modality, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound is the only reference that translates essential information from the page to the screen and into your clinical practice. To access the DVD materials, search the ISBN (978-0-387-76609-6) at extras.springer.com/Search Review Quotes 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 ."
