Overview

The book provides a comprehensive description of the basic ultrasound principles, normal anatomy of the lower limb muscles and classification of muscle strain injuries. Ultrasound images are coupled with anatomical schemes explaining probe positioning and scanning technique for the various muscles of the thigh and leg. For each muscle, a brief explanation of normal anatomy is also provided, together with a list of tricks and tips and advice on how to perform the ultrasound scan in clinical practice. This book is an excellent practical teaching guide for beginners and a useful reference for more experienced sonographers.

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Author:   Enzo Silvestri ,  Alessandro Muda ,  Davide Orlandi
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.418kg
ISBN:  

9783319094793

ISBN 10:   3319094793
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   21 November 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART 1 Basic Principles Of Muscles Ultrasound.- US basic principles.- Doppler Technologies and Sonoelastography.- Normal anatomy and biomechanics.- Ultrasound basic anatomy.- Muscles dynamic US analysis.- Muscle Injuries: pathophysiology and new classification models.- PART 2 Thigh Muscles.- Sartorius & Tensor fascia latae.- IIioposoas.- Quadriceps.- Adductors, Gracilis and Pectineus.- Gluteal &  Piriform.- Hamstrings.- PART 3 Leg Muscles.- Popliteus.- Peroneal.- Triceps Surae.- Flexor muscles.- Extensor muscles.- PART 4 Sectional Anatomical Tables.- Thigh compartments.- Leg compartments.                    

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“Multiple experts have collaborated to produce this exceptional book on ultrasound anatomy of the lower leg muscles. … This is a very useful benchbook for any practitioner involved in lower limb ultrasound. It is essential reading not only for those in training, but also experienced practitioners who will find it valuable as a reference and teaching manual.” (Robert Kent, RAD Magazine, July, 2015)

Multiple experts have collaborated to produce this exceptional book on ultrasound anatomy of the lower leg muscles. ... This is a very useful benchbook for any practitioner involved in lower limb ultrasound. It is essential reading not only for those in training, but also experienced practitioners who will find it valuable as a reference and teaching manual. (Robert Kent, RAD Magazine, July, 2015)

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