Description
Book SynopsisAn intra-articular injection is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendinitis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and occasionally osteoarthritis.
The new edition of this book has been fully revised to provide orthopaedic surgeons with the latest techniques and drugs used in intra-articular injections.
Beginning with an overview of injection techniques, frequency of administration, indications and contraindications, the following chapters explain injections for different joints in the body, including elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, hip and many more. A complete chapter covers the facial region.
The third edition includes new chapters on acupuncture and yoga.
Key points
- Fully revised, third edition covering latest techniques and drugs in intra-articular injections
- Covers injections in many different joints of the body
- Features new chapters on acupuncture and yoga
- Previous edition (9788180615375) published in 2005
Table of Contents
- Principles of Intra-articular and Allied Injections
- How Frequently to Inject Conticosteroid?
- How to Inject?
- Indications of Corticosteroid Injection
- Contraindications for Local Corticosteroid Therapy
- Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid
- Methodology
- Shoulder Joint
- Elbow Joint
- Wrist Joint
- Hip Joint
- Knee Joint
- Ankle Joint and Foot
- Spine, Peripheral Nerves, Sacro-iliac Joint
- Facial Region
- Joints around the Clavicle
- Occipital Region
- Complications of Intra-articular Injections
- Role of Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection in Spasticity and Other Indications
- Acupuncture
- Reiki and Yoga
References
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