Ultrasound Anatomy of Lower Limb Muscles: A Practical Guide

Ultrasound Anatomy of Lower Limb Muscles: A Practical Guide
ISBN-10
3319094807
ISBN-13
9783319094809
Category
Medical
Pages
182
Language
English
Published
2014-11-04
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Enzo Silvestri, Alessandro Muda, Davide Orlandi

Description

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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