Ultrasound in Rheumatology: A Practical Guide for Diagnosis

by Qasim Akram (Editor), Subhasis Basu (Editor)

Overview

This book provides a practically applicable manual to the utilisation of ultrasound in rheumatology. Each chapter includes high-quality diagrams of each anatomical region covered, accompanied by an ideal scan with written and pictorial demonstrations, as well as an ideal ultrasound image, that has been obtained via a high-end machine for optimal image quality. This systematic approach to describing the application of ultrasound in rheumatology enables the reader to develop a deep understanding of how to correctly make use of ultrasound technologies in their daily practice.
Ultrasound in Rheumatology: A Practical Guide for Diagnosis is an easy to follow guide to the application of ultrasound in rheumatology and is a valuable resource for the trainee and practising rheumatologist seeking a guide on the correct use of ultrasound.   

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030686598
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	05/15/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	205 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Qasim Akram is an enthusiastic practitioner and a teacher of musculo-skeletal ultrasound in rheumatology. He is a Consultant Rheumatologist and has completed a highly specialised musculo-skeletal ultrasound fellowship at a Centre of Excellence in Madrid, Spain. He is a EULAR Instructor and teaches ultrasound both regionally and nationally. He is responsible for organising courses in the UK and his clinical research interests are focused on the use of ultrasound in rheumatological diseases.
Dr. Subhasis Basu is a Consultant Radiologist with a particular interest in musculo-skeletal ultrasound in rheumatology. He has completed a prestigious and advanced musculo-skeletal and sports imaging fellowship at Chelsea&Westminster Hospital. He teaches regularly on national courses including the popular St Luke’s course in Oxford and has written several book chapters on various aspects of musculo-skeletal radiology.

Table of Contents

Introduction/Forward.- Basics of musculoskeletal ultrasound.- The Wrist and Hand.- The Elbow.- The Shoulder.- The Hip.- The Knees.- The Ankle and Foot.- The Vasculature.- The Salivary Glands.- The Lung.