Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine : A Practical Manual for Clinicians in Primary and Secondary Care

by Saunders, Stephanie; Longworth, Steve; Hay, Elaine

• ISBN13: 9780702035654
• ISBN10: 0702035653
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-10-19
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Now in its fourth edition and with a new title - Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine - this successful step-by-step guide is a trusted resource used by a wide range of practitioners who have to deal with the management of painful joints and soft tissues, particularly in relation to sports and overuse injuries. Area by area, guidance is given for each lesion on appropriate patient selection and delivery of the drug. Every technique has its own two-page spread containing a written description along with an anatomical illustration of the region and a photograph showing the anatomical landmarks for the injection. This new edition is now complemented by its own website containing selected video clips (free access) revealing techniques for locating the correct anatomical position for each needle insertion. For an additional purchase, the website also gives access to a trainer with videos and animations supported by interactive self-assessment around the top ten common injections. Illustrations, references, lesions, drugs, controversies!  Chapters on Other Injectable Substances; Landmark and Image Guided Injections Latest evidence in injection therapy literature Adapted and simplified practical sections Website www.injectiontechniquesonline.com with:  free access to selected video clips demonstrating actual needle insertion for each lesion access (additional purchase required) to an online trainer for the top ten common injections - perfect for self-testing and honing your skills