Description
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction Lorelei waring, Alison hall, Sara Riley . This section will provide a background to MSK ultrasound and where this modality fits in the healthcare spectrum 2. Physical principles of ultrasound Heather Venables . As this book will be utilised by a range of healthcare professional it is important to include a section of the physical principles of ultrasound to support new learners in the field. This section will detail the important physical principles, how ultrasound interacts with different tissues and how an ultrasound image is produced. Artefacts associated with the MSK field and the principles of Doppler will also be included 3. Ultrasound of the shoulder Lorelei Waring . Technique . Normal appearances . Pathological conditions . Clinical relevance 4. Ultrasound of the elbow, Wrist and Hand TBC . Technique . Normal appearances . Pathological conditions . Clinical relevance 5. Ultrasound of Hernias Nicki Delves . Technique . Normal appearances . Pathological conditions . Clinical relevance 6. Ultrasound of the Hip and Knee TBC . Technique . Normal appearances . Pathological conditions 7. Ultrasound of the ankle and foot Sophie Cochran . Technique . Normal appearances . Pathological conditions 8. Ultrasound in Rheumatology Alison Hall . Background to rheumatological conditions . Ultrasound technique . Ultrasound appearances of rheumatological conditions 9. Interventional ultrasound Sara Riley . An overview of MSK related interventional procedures . Including a technical section, medicolegal aspects e.g. documentation, consent etc. 10. Soft Tissue Masses Katie Simm . Technique . Normal appearances Pathological conditions Clinical examination 11. Reporting and medico legal issues TBC . Example reports . Image interpretation . Protocols . Insurance
