Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Cross-Sectional Anatomy (PDF)

This incredible atlas offers a visual representation of normal sonographic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. The images are optimized to emphasize spatial relationships and three-dimensional orientation, providing an excellent guide for novices to recognize patterns and develop their image resolution skills. By pairing ultrasound scans with cross-sectional drawings, practitioners can enhance their understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy on ultrasound imaging at any level. The book provides a visual baseline for evaluating tendon, muscle, ligament, and nerve problems in the upper extremity, lower extremity, and cervical regions, with multiple high-resolution views of each structure accompanied by original illustrations that highlight the structures in the sonograph. This helps foster an understanding of anatomic relationships and ultrasound appearances.

This atlas is an indispensable tool for clinicians learning diagnostic ultrasound, as they can use the anatomical images for comparisons with their scans. Seasoned practitioners can also benefit from the organized format with high-resolution examples which makes this an essential reference for confirming exam findings.

KEY FEATURES

• An excellent guide to acquire pattern recognition skills to resolve images into their anatomic components
• Covers musculoskeletal anatomy, from the shoulder to the foot, with over 150 ultrasound images
• Each ultrasound image has a correlative drawing in cross-sectional or regional format, accompanied by a brief text point and legend to emphasize key features and landmarks
• Offers technical tips for obtaining and interpreting scans