Fracture Sonography

Filling a gap in the literature, this is the first book to comprehensively present fracture sonography as a diagnostic tool that can complement and in some cases even replace conventional radiological imaging.

Guiding readers step by step through a patient examination, it is an invaluable guide to implementing this technique in clinical practice. It also presents algorithms, tips, tricks and pitfalls shared by experienced authors, making it a useful reference resource for all those practicing in the field.

This book is of interest to a wide readership, including orthopedic, pediatric and trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, pediatric radiologists and general practitioners.

PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Basic Requirements. - 2 Documentation and Artifacts. - PART II SPECIAL INDICATIONS 3 Skull Fracture. - 4 Fracture of the Clavicle. - 5 Acromioclavicular Joint Instability. - 6 Proximal Humerus. - 7 Screening for Elbow Fractures. - 8 Distal Forearm. - 9 Subcapital Fracture of 5th Metacarpal. - 10 Injury to the PIP Joint of the Fingers - Fibrocartilago Palmaris. - 11 Sternoclavicular Dislocation. - 12 Rib and Sternal Fractures. - 13 Sonographic Diagnosis of Pneumothorax. -14 Distal Femoral Fracture. - 15 Proximal Tibial Fracture. - 16 Outer Ligament Tear at the Upper Ankle and Syndesmotic Tear at the Upper Ankle. - 17 Fractures of 5th Metatarsal. - 18 Fractures of the Foot. - 19 Screening for Lower Extremity Fractures. - PART III GENERAL INDICATIONS 20 Position Controls. - 21 Callus Display with Ultrasound. - 22 Non-unions. - 23 Stress Fractures. - PART IV STARTING INPRACTICE 24 Guide to Introduction to Everyday Clinical Practice.